(1) Each of the following acts constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084:
(a) Practicing or attempting to practice chiropractic medicine without an active license or with a license fraudulently obtained.
(b) Using or attempting to use a license to practice chiropractic medicine which has been suspended or revoked.
(2) Each of the following acts constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083:
(a) Selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing any chiropractic diploma, license, or record of registration or aiding or abetting in the same.
(b) Making any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter.
(c) Using the name or title “chiropractic physician,” “doctor of chiropractic,” “chiropractic medicine,” or any other name or title which would lead the public to believe that such person is engaging in the practice of chiropractic medicine, unless such person is licensed as a chiropractic physician in this state.
(d) Knowingly concealing any information relative to violations of this chapter.
History.—ss. 1, 7, ch. 79-211; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-285; s. 87, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 276, ch. 98-166; s. 50, ch. 2000-318.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations
Chapter 460 - Chiropractic Medicine
460.401 - Legislative Findings; Intent.
460.404 - Board of Chiropractic Medicine; Membership; Appointment; Terms.
460.405 - Authority to Make Rules.
460.406 - Licensure by Examination.
460.4061 - Restricted License.
460.4062 - Chiropractic Medicine Faculty Certificate.
460.408 - Continuing Chiropractic Education.
460.41 - Itemized Patient Billing.
460.411 - Violations and Penalties.
460.412 - Sexual Misconduct in the Practice of Chiropractic Medicine.
460.413 - Grounds for Disciplinary Action; Action by Board or Department.
460.414 - Chiropractic Physicians Subject to State and Municipal Rules and Regulations.
460.4165 - Certified Chiropractic Physician’s Assistants.
460.4167 - Proprietorship by Persons Other Than Licensed Chiropractic Physicians.