485.005 – Penalties.
485.005 Penalties.— (1) MISDEMEANOR.—Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) REVOCATION OF LICENSE.—A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter by any person licensed to practice any branch of the healing arts in […]
485.001 – Short Title.
485.001 Short title.—This chapter shall be known as the “Hypnosis Law.” History.—s. 2, ch. 61-506; s. 201, ch. 2000-160. Note.—Former s. 456.30.
485.002 – Legislative Intent.
485.002 Legislative intent.— (1) It is recognized that hypnosis has attained a significant place as another technique in the treatment of human injury, disease, and illness, both mental and physical; that the utilization of hypnotic techniques for therapeutic purposes should be restricted to certain practitioners of the healing arts who are qualified by professional training to fulfill […]
485.003 – Definitions.
485.003 Definitions.—In construing this chapter, the words, phrases, or terms, unless the context otherwise indicates, shall have the following meanings: (1) “Hypnosis” shall mean hypnosis, hypnotism, mesmerism, posthypnotic suggestion, or any similar act or process which produces or is intended to produce in any person any form of induced sleep or trance in which the susceptibility of […]
485.004 – When Practice of Hypnosis Prohibited.
485.004 When practice of hypnosis prohibited.—It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes unless such person is a practitioner of one of the healing arts, as herein defined, or acts under the supervision, direction, prescription, and responsibility of such a person. History.—s. 4, ch. 61-506; s. 201, […]