Florida Statutes
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 501.001-501.171)
501.122 - Control of nonionizing radiations; laser; penalties.


(1) DEFINITIONS.—For the purposes of this section:
(a) “Laser” means light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, encompassing wavelengths above and below those in visual range, if produced by laser devices.
(b) “Laser device” means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission.
(c) “Nonionizing radiation” means electromagnetic or sound waves which do not produce or result in ionization.
(d) “Ionizing radiation” means gamma and X rays, alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons, and other nuclear particles.
(e) “Department” means the Department of Health.

(2) AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REGULATIONS.—Except for electrical transmission and distribution lines and substation facilities subject to regulation by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to chapter 403, the Department of Health shall adopt rules as necessary to protect the health and safety of persons exposed to laser devices and other nonionizing radiation, including the user or any others who might come in contact with such radiation. The Department of Health may:
(a) Develop a program for registration of laser devices and uses and of identifying and controlling sources and uses of other nonionizing radiations.
(b) Maintain liaison with, and receive information from, industry, industry associations, and other organizations or individuals relating to present or future radiation-producing products or devices.
(c) Study and evaluate the degree of hazard associated with the use of laser devices or other sources of radiation.
(d) Establish and prescribe performance standards for lasers and other radiation control, including requirements for radiation surveys and measurements and the methods and instruments used to perform surveys; the qualifications, duties, and training of users; the posting of warning signs and labels for facilities and devices; recordkeeping; and reports to the department, if it determines that such standards are necessary for the protection of the public health.
(e) Amend or revoke any performance standard established under the provisions of this section.

(3) PENALTIES FOR USING UNREGISTERED LASER DEVICE OR PRODUCT.—
(a) No person licensed to practice the healing arts, nor any other person, may use a Class III or a Class IV laser device or product as defined by federal regulations unless she or he has complied with the rules governing the registration of such devices with the department promulgated pursuant to subsection (2).
(b) Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 71-189; s. 437, ch. 77-147; s. 94, ch. 83-329; s. 7, ch. 86-173; s. 54, ch. 86-186; s. 123, ch. 91-224; s. 459, ch. 94-356; s. 622, ch. 97-103; s. 42, ch. 98-151; s. 46, ch. 2000-242.

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Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations

Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection

Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 501.001-501.171)

501.001 - Florida Anti-Tampering Act.

501.005 - Consumer report security freeze.

501.0051 - Protected consumer report security freeze.

501.011 - Credit cards; unsolicited delivery or mailing prohibited.

501.0113 - Unsolicited goods; no obligation on part of recipient.

501.0115 - Service station credit cards and franchise agreements; certain restrictions on sales and purchasers prohibited.

501.0117 - Credit cards; transactions in which seller or lessor prohibited from imposing surcharge; penalty.

501.0118 - Restrictions on information printed on receipts for payment-card transactions; penalties.

501.012 - Health studios; legislative findings.

501.0125 - Health studios; definitions.

501.013 - Health studios; exemptions.

501.014 - Health studios; powers and duties of the department.

501.015 - Health studios; registration requirements and fees.

501.016 - Health studios; security requirements.

501.017 - Health studios; contracts.

501.018 - Health studios; change of ownership or location.

501.019 - Health studios; penalties.

501.021 - Home solicitation sale; definitions.

501.022 - Home solicitation sale; permit required.

501.025 - Home solicitation sale; buyer’s right to cancel.

501.031 - Home solicitation sale; written agreement.

501.035 - Home solicitation sale; exclusions.

501.041 - Home solicitation sale; restoration of down payment.

501.045 - Home solicitation sale; duty of buyer.

501.046 - Home solicitation sale; duty of businesses conducting home solicitation sales.

501.047 - Home solicitation sale; prohibited practices.

501.052 - Home solicitation sale; enforcement authority; injunctive relief.

501.053 - Home solicitation sale; judicial review.

501.055 - Home solicitation sale; penalties.

501.057 - Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; short title.

501.0571 - Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; definitions.

501.0573 - Weight-loss provider requirements.

501.0575 - Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights.

501.0577 - Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; exemptions.

501.0579 - Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; unlawful practices.

501.0581 - Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; civil remedies.

501.0583 - Selling, delivering, bartering, furnishing, or giving weight-loss pills to persons under age 18; penalties; defense.

501.059 - Telephone solicitation.

501.122 - Control of nonionizing radiations; laser; penalties.

501.135 - Consumer unit pricing.

501.137 - Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.

501.1375 - Deposits received for purchase of residential dwelling units; placement in escrow; waiver; exceptions.

501.1377 - Violations involving homeowners during the course of residential foreclosure proceedings.

501.138 - Advertising of previews or trailers; standards.

501.141 - Delivery of crated goods; written statement of satisfaction; right to cancel.

501.142 - Retail sales establishments; preemption; notice of refund policy; exceptions; penalty.

501.145 - Bedding Label Act.

501.155 - Electronic dissemination of commercial recordings or audiovisual works; required disclosures; injunctive relief.

501.160 - Rental or sale of essential commodities during a declared state of emergency; prohibition against unconscionable prices.

501.164 - Civil penalties.

501.165 - Automatic renewal of service contracts.

501.171 - Security of confidential personal information.