478.40 – Short Title.

478.40 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “Electrolysis Practice Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 92-172.

478.41 – Purpose and Intent.

478.41 Purpose and intent.—The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the licensure of persons who deliver electrolysis services and to ensure that they meet certain requirements. It is the finding of the Legislature that the practice of electrology by unskilled or incompetent persons presents a danger to the public health and safety. Because it […]

478.42 – Definitions.

478.42 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Board” means the Board of Medicine. (2) “Council” means the Electrolysis Council. (3) “Department” means the Department of Health. (4) “Electrologist” means a person who engages in the practice of electrolysis. (5) “Electrolysis or electrology” means the permanent removal of hair by destroying the hair-producing cells of the skin and vascular system, […]

478.43 – Board of Medicine; Powers and Duties.

478.43 Board of Medicine; powers and duties.— (1) The board, with the assistance of the Electrolysis Council, is authorized to establish minimum standards for the delivery of electrolysis services and to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter. (2) The board may administer oaths, summon witnesses, and take testimony in […]

478.44 – Electrolysis Council; Creation; Function; Powers and Duties.

478.44 Electrolysis Council; creation; function; powers and duties.— (1) There is created the Electrolysis Council under the supervision of the board. (2)(a) The council shall consist of five members, appointed by the board. Three members must be licensed electrologists who have been actively engaged in the delivery of electrolysis services in this state for at least 4 consecutive […]

478.45 – Requirements for Licensure.

478.45 Requirements for licensure.— (1) An applicant applying for licensure as an electrologist shall file a written application, accompanied by the application for licensure fee prescribed in s. 478.55, on a form provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant: (a) Is at least 18 years old. (b) Is of good moral character. […]

478.46 – Temporary Permits.

478.46 Temporary permits.— (1) If the department determines that an applicant is qualified to be licensed under s. 478.47, the department may issue the applicant a temporary permit to practice electrolysis until the next board meeting at which license applications are to be considered, but not for a longer period of time. Only one temporary permit shall […]

478.47 – Licensure by Endorsement.

478.47 Licensure by endorsement.—The department shall issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who submits an application and the required fees as set forth in s. 478.55 and who holds an active license or other authority to practice electrology in a jurisdiction whose licensure requirements are determined by the board to be equivalent to the […]

478.48 – Assumption of Title and Use of Abbreviations.

478.48 Assumption of title and use of abbreviations.—Only persons who are licensed under this chapter may use the title “Electrologist,” “Registered Electrologist,” or the abbreviation “RE.” History.—s. 9, ch. 92-172.

478.49 – License Required.

478.49 License required.— (1) No person may practice electrology or hold herself or himself out as an electrologist in this state unless the person has been issued a license by the department and holds an active license pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. (2) A licensee shall display her or his license in a conspicuous location in […]

478.50 – Renewal of License; Delinquent Status; Address Notification; Continuing Education Requirements.

478.50 Renewal of license; delinquent status; address notification; continuing education requirements.— (1) The department shall provide, by rule, a method for biennial license renewal at fees set forth in s. 478.55. (2) A license that is not renewed at the end of the biennium prescribed by the department automatically reverts to delinquent status. The board shall adopt rules […]

478.51 – Electrology Facilities; Requisites; Facility Licensure; Inspection.

478.51 Electrology facilities; requisites; facility licensure; inspection.— (1) No electrology facility shall be permitted to operate without a facility license issued by the department. (2) The facility license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the facility and shall be made available upon request of the department or board. (3) The board shall adopt rules governing the licensure […]

478.52 – Disciplinary Proceedings.

478.52 Disciplinary proceedings.— (1) The following acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action, as specified in s. 456.072(2): (a) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by bribery, fraud, or knowing misrepresentation. (b) Having a license or other authority to deliver electrolysis services revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including denial of licensure, in another […]

478.53 – Penalty for Violations.

478.53 Penalty for violations.—It is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, to: (1) Practice or attempt to practice electrology or hold oneself out to be an electrologist without holding an active license. (2) Practice or attempt to practice electrology under a name other than one’s own. (3) Use or attempt […]

478.54 – Exemptions.

478.54 Exemptions.—This chapter does not apply to the delivery of electrolysis services by: (1) A physician licensed under chapter 458 or an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459; or (2) A student delivering electrolysis services to another in an approved electrolysis training program. History.—s. 15, ch. 92-172.

478.55 – Fees; Facility; Disposition.

478.55 Fees; facility; disposition.— (1) The board shall establish by rule the collection of fees for the following purposes: (a) License application fee: a fee not to exceed $100. (b) Examination fee: a fee not to exceed $300. (c) Initial licensure fee: a fee not to exceed $100. (d) Renewal fee: a fee not to exceed $100 biennially. (e) Reactivation fee: a […]