(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that, absent a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public, retired Florida licensees in good standing, and active licensees in good standing from other jurisdictions, be able to serve this state during times of critical need.
(2) As used in this section, the term “critical need” means an executive order of the Governor or federal order declaring that a state of emergency exists in an area.
(3) The licensing authority may adopt rules for the issuance of limited licenses in accordance with this section. A person seeking a limited license, when permitted by rule, shall submit to the department an application and an affidavit stating that the applicant is a retired Florida licensee or holds an active license to practice in another jurisdiction of the United States in the profession for which the applicant seeks the limited license. The affidavit shall also state that the applicant intends to practice only pursuant to the restrictions of the limited license granted under this section. A person holding a limited license under this section may not engage in preneed sales under the limited license.
(4) Limited licensure may be denied to an applicant who has committed, or is under investigation or prosecution for, any act which would constitute the basis for discipline under this chapter.
(5) A limited licensee may provide services only during times of critical need within the state.
(6) The department may provide by rule for supervision of limited licensees to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(7) Each applicant granted a limited license is subject to all the provisions of this chapter under which the limited license is issued which are not in conflict with this section.
(8) All limited licensees shall work for an entity licensed under this chapter.
History.—s. 13, ch. 2004-301; s. 8, ch. 2005-155; s. 3, ch. 2007-55; s. 7, ch. 2010-125.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 497 - Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 497.001-497.172)
497.0021 - Applicability of parts.
497.101 - Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services; membership; appointment; terms.
497.103 - Authority of board and department; Chief Financial Officer recommendations.
497.141 - Licensing; general application procedures.
497.142 - Licensing; fingerprinting and criminal background checks.
497.143 - Licensing; limited licenses for times of critical need.
497.144 - Licensing; examinations, general provisions.
497.145 - Licensing; use of professional testing services.
497.146 - Licensing; address of record; changes; licensee responsibility.
497.147 - Continuing education; general provisions.
497.148 - Continuing education; monitoring of compliance.
497.149 - Investigations, hearings, and inspections.
497.150 - Compliance examinations of existing licensees.
497.151 - Complaints; logs; procedures.
497.152 - Disciplinary grounds.
497.153 - Disciplinary procedures and penalties.
497.154 - Disciplinary guidelines.
497.155 - Disciplinary citations and minor violations.
497.156 - Emergency action against licensees.
497.157 - Unlicensed practice; remedies concerning violations by unlicensed persons.
497.158 - Court enforcement actions; powers; abatement of nuisances.
497.160 - Receivership proceedings.
497.161 - Other rulemaking provisions.
497.162 - Health and safety education.
497.163 - Restriction on requirement of citizenship.
497.164 - Solicitation of goods or services.
497.165 - Liability of owners, directors, and officers regarding trust funds.
497.167 - Administrative matters.
497.168 - Members of Armed Forces in good standing with administrative boards.
497.169 - Private actions; actions on behalf of consumers; attorney’s fee.
497.170 - Unauthorized arrangements.
497.171 - Identification of human remains.
497.172 - Public records exemptions; public meetings exemptions.