Chapter 478 Electrolysis
- 478.40 Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the "Electrolysis Practice Act." History.--s. 1, ch. 92-172. ...
- 478.41 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the licensure of persons who deliver electrolysis services and to ensure that they meet certain requirements....
- 478.42 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Board" means the Board of Medicine. (2) "Council" means the Electrolysis Council. (3) "Department" means the Department of Health. (4) "Electrologist"...
- 478.43 Board of Medicine; powers and duties.
(1) The board, with the assistance of the Electrolysis Council, is authorized to establish minimum standards for the delivery of electrolysis services and to adopt rules...
- 478.44 Electrolysis Council; creation; function; powers and duties.
(1) There is created the Electrolysis Council under the supervision of the board. (2)(a) The council shall consist of five members, appointed by the board. Three members...
- 478.45 Requirements for licensure.
(1) An applicant applying for licensure as an electrologist shall file a written application, accompanied by the application for licensure fee prescribed in s. 478.55, on...
- 478.46 Temporary permits.
(1) If the department determines that an applicant is qualified to be licensed under s. 478.47, the department may issue the applicant a temporary permit to...
- 478.47 Licensure by endorsement.
The department shall issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who submits an application and the required fees as set forth in s. 478.55...
- 478.48 Assumption of title and use of abbreviations.
Only persons who are licensed under this chapter may use the title "Electrologist," "Registered Electrologist," or the abbreviation "RE." History.--s. 9, ch. 92-172. ...
- 478.49 License required.
(1) No person may practice electrology or hold herself or himself out as an electrologist in this state unless the person has been issued a license...
- 478.50 Renewal of license; delinquent status; address notification; continuing education requirements.
(1) The department shall provide, by rule, a method for biennial license renewal at fees set forth in s. 478.55. (2) A license that is not renewed...
- 478.51 Electrology facilities; requisites; facility licensure; inspection.
(1) No electrology facility shall be permitted to operate without a facility license issued by the department. (2) The facility license shall be displayed in a conspicuous...
- 478.52 Disciplinary proceedings.
(1) The following acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action, as specified in s. 456.072(2): (a) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license...
- 478.53 Penalty for violations.
It is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, to: (1) Practice or attempt to practice electrology or...
- 478.54 Exemptions.
This chapter does not apply to the delivery of electrolysis services by: (1) A physician licensed under chapter 458 or an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter...
- 478.55 Fees; facility; disposition.
(1) The board shall establish by rule the collection of fees for the following purposes: (a) License application fee: a fee not to exceed $100. (b) Examination fee:...
