460.411 Violations and penalties. - Florida Statutes

460.411 Violations and penalties.

   (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.