person selling, using, or recommending the dietary supplement does so in compliance with federal and state law. History.—s. 73, ch. 97-261; s. 84, ch. 2000-160; s. 35, ch. 2000-318; s. 54, ch. 2001-277. Note.—Former s. 455.637. board to the proper prosecuting authority for prompt prosecution. History.—s. 72, ch. 97-261; s. 85, ch. 2000-160. Note.—Former s. 455.634. misleading statements or knowing misrepresentations constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. History.—s. 71, ch. 97-261; s. 24, ch. 99-7; s. 86, ch. 2000-160; s. 27, ch. 2000-318. Note.—Former s. 455.631.
(4) The provisions of this section apply only to health care professional practice acts administered by the department. (5) Nothing herein shall be construed to limit or restrict the sale, use, or recommendation of the use of a dietary supplement, as defined by the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. s. 321, so long as the 456.066—Prosecution of Criminal Violations The department or the appropriate board shall report any criminal violation of any statute relating to the practice of a profession regulated by the department or appropriate 456.067—Penalty for giving false information In addition to, or in lieu of, any other discipline imposed pursuant to s. 456.072, the act of knowingly giving false information in the course of applying for or obtaining a license from the department, or any board thereunder, with intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his or her official duties, or the act of attempting to obtain or obtaining a license from the department, or any board thereunder, to practice a profession by knowingly a toll-free telephone number for public reporting of complaints relating to medical treatment or services provided by health care professionals. 456.069—Authority to Inspect In addition to the authority specified in s. 465.017, duly authorized agents and employees of the department shall have the power to inspect in a lawful manner at all reasonable hours: (1) Any pharmacy; or (2) Any establishment at which the services of a licensee authorized to prescribe controlled substances specified in chapter 893 are offered, for the purpose conducted by the department, the department shall have the power to administer oaths, take depositions, make inspections when authorized by statute, issue subpoenas which shall be supported by affidavit, serve subpoenas and other process, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence. The department shall exercise this power
456.068—Toll-Free Telephone Number for Reporting of Complaints The Agency for Health Care Administration shall establish
History.—s. 148, ch. 97-237; s. 24, ch. 97-273; s. 87, ch. 2000-160. Note.—Former s. 455.699.
of determining if any of the provisions of this chapter or any practice act of a profession or any rule adopted thereunder is being violated; or for the purpose of securing such other evidence as may be needed for prosecution. History.—s. 86, ch. 97-261; s. 88, ch. 2000-160. Note.—Former s. 455.681. on its own initiative or whenever requested by a board or the probable cause panel of any board. Challenges to, and enforcement of, the subpoenas and orders shall be handled as provided in s. 120.569. History.—s. 65, ch. 97-261; s. 89, ch. 2000-160. Note.—Former s. 455.611.
456.071—Power to Administer Oaths, Take Depositions, and Issue Subpoenas For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding
456.072—Grounds for Discipline; Penalties; Enforcement (1) The following acts shall constitute grounds for which the disciplinary actions specified in subsection (2) may be taken: (a) Making misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representations in or related to the practice of the licensee’s profession. (b) Intentionally violating any rule adopted by the board or the department, as appropriate. (c) Being convicted or found guilty of, or entering a
(e) Failing to comply with the educational course requirements for human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome. (f) Having a license or the authority to practice any regulated profession revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including the denial of licensure, by the licensing authority of any jurisdiction, including its agencies or subdivisions, for a violation that would constitute a violation under Florida law. The licensing authority’s acceptance of a relinquishment of licensure, stipulation, consent order, or other settlement, offered in response to or in anticipation of the filing of charges against the license, shall be construed as action against the license. (g) Having been found liable in a civil proceeding for knowingly filing a false report or complaint with the department against another licensee.
plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which relates to the practice of, or the ability to practice, a licensee’s profession. (d) Using a Class III or a Class IV laser device or product, as defined by federal regulations, without having complied with the rules adopted under s. 501.122(2) governing the registration of the devices.
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