Florida Statute 457.102 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Chapter 457
ACUPUNCTURE

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F.S. 457.102

457.102 Definitions.—As used in this chapter:

(1) “Acupuncture” means a form of primary health care, based on traditional Chinese medical concepts and modern oriental medical techniques, that employs acupuncture diagnosis and treatment, as well as adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques, for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease. Acupuncture shall include, but not be limited to, the insertion of acupuncture needles and the application of moxibustion to specific areas of the human body and the use of electroacupuncture, Qi Gong, oriental massage, herbal therapy, dietary guidelines, and other adjunctive therapies, as defined by board rule.

(2) “Acupuncturist” means any person licensed as provided in this chapter to practice acupuncture as a primary health care provider.

(3) “Board” means the Board of Acupuncture.

(4) “License” means the document of authorization issued by the department for a person to engage in the practice of acupuncture.

(5) “Department” means the Department of Health.

(6) “Oriental medicine” means the use of acupuncture, electroacupuncture, Qi Gong, oriental massage, herbal therapy, dietary guidelines, and other adjunctive therapies.

(7) “Prescriptive rights” means the prescription, administration, and use of needles and devices, restricted devices, and prescription devices that are used in the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine.

History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 80-375; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 38, ch. 83-329; ss. 2, 13, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 101, ch. 94-218; s. 6, ch. 97-264; s. 1, ch. 98-418; s. 90, ch. 99-397; s. 62, ch. 2000-318.

Note.—Former s. 468.322.

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Total Results: 13

Chavez v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-12-08

Citation: 48 So. 3d 1022, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 18618, 2010 WL 4967462

Snippet: prepare for trial. See Browne v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 So. 546, 546-47 (1924); Langon v. State, 791 So

Trocola v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-03-12

Citation: 867 So. 2d 1229, 2004 WL 442839

Snippet: prepare for trial. See Browne v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 So. 546, 546-47 (1924); Langon v. State, 791 So

NCAA v. Brinkworth

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1996-10-09

Citation: 680 So. 2d 1081, 1996 WL 577263

Snippet: Tarkanian, 488 U.S. 179, 183, 109 S.Ct. 454, 457, 102 L.Ed.2d 469, 479 (1988). Under NCAA rules, a student-athlete

Jernigan v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1969-10-29

Citation: 228 So. 2d 273, 1969 Fla. LEXIS 2105

Snippet: in a capital case. In Browne v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 So. 546 (1927), an indictment for murder in the

McCray v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1966-01-06

Citation: 181 So. 2d 729, 1966 Fla. App. LEXIS 5837

Snippet: Ann. 449, 23 So. 503; Browne v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 So. 546; Anderson v. State, 92 Fla. 477, 110 So

Drogaris v. Martine's Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1960-01-26

Citation: 118 So. 2d 95

Snippet: Ann. 449, 23 So. 503; Browne v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 So. 546; Anderson v. State, 92 Fla. 477, 110 So

Wadsworth v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1939-01-20

Citation: 186 So. 435, 136 Fla. 134, 1939 Fla. LEXIS 1531

Snippet: Ann. 449, 23 So. 503; Brown v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 So. 546; Anderson v. State, 92 Fla. 477,110 So

Elrod v. City of Daytona Beach

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1938-04-07

Citation: 180 So. 378, 132 Fla. 24, 118 A.L.R. 1049, 1938 Fla. LEXIS 1717

Snippet: Chardfloff Junk Co. v. City of Tampa, 135 So.2d 457, 102 Fla. 501; Smoak v. City of Tampa, 167 So.2d 528

Diehl v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1935-01-02

Citation: 158 So. 504, 117 Fla. 816, 1935 Fla. LEXIS 906

Snippet: Maddox v. State, supra; Brown v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 South. Rep. 546. The application fails to show

Jerry v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1930-06-06

Citation: 128 So. 807, 99 Fla. 1330

Snippet: motion for continuance. In Browne v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 So. R. 546, the Court say: "Application for

Christie v. State of Florida

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1927-08-01

Citation: 114 So. 450, 94 Fla. 469

Snippet: Ann. 449, 23 So. 503; Brown v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 So. 546; Anderson v. State, 92 Fla. 477, 110 So

Ex Parte Browne

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1927-02-19

Citation: 111 So. 518, 93 Fla. 332

Snippet: degree was reversed. Browne v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 South. *Page 333 Rep. 546. A second conviction

Browne v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1926-08-21

Citation: 109 So. 811, 92 Fla. 699

Snippet: on one other occasion. Brown v. State, 88 Fla. 457, 102 South. Rep. 546. In view of the nature of the