Florida Statutes

Title XXXII Regulation Of Professions And Occupations

Chapter 485 Hypnosis

  • 485.001   Short title.
    This chapter shall be known as the "Hypnosis Law." History.--s. 2, ch. 61-506; s. 201, ch. 2000-160. Note.--Former s. 456.30. ...
  • 485.002   Legislative intent.
    (1)  It is recognized that hypnosis has attained a significant place as another technique in the treatment of human injury, disease, and illness, both mental and...
  • 485.003   Definitions.
    In construing this chapter, the words, phrases, or terms, unless the context otherwise indicates, shall have the following meanings: (1)  "Hypnosis" shall mean hypnosis, hypnotism, mesmerism,...
  • 485.004   When practice of hypnosis prohibited.
    It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes unless such person is a practitioner of one...
  • 485.005   Penalties.
    (1)  MISDEMEANOR.--Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s....