Florida Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 467.002 (2025)

Legislative intent.

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467.002 Legislative intent.—The Legislature recognizes the need for a person to have the freedom to choose the manner, cost, and setting for giving birth. The Legislature finds that access to prenatal care and delivery services is limited by the inadequate number of providers of such services and that the regulated practice of midwifery may help to reduce this shortage. The Legislature also recognizes the need for the safe and effective delivery of newborn babies and the health, safety, and welfare of their mothers in the delivery process. The Legislature finds that the interests of public health require the regulation of the practice of midwifery in this state for the purpose of protecting the health and welfare of mothers and infants. Therefore, it is unlawful for any person to practice midwifery in this state unless such person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or s. 464.012.

History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; ss. 1, 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 1, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1987–1995 · leading case: Dickerson v. Stuart, 877 F. Supp. 1556 (M.D. Fla. 1995).

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Dickerson v. Stuart, 877 F. Supp. 1556 (M.D. Fla. 1995). · cites it 3× “A person lacking such training may very well miss symptoms of infection or disease and warning signs of labor complications, leading to endangerment of the health of both mother and newborn.”

Dep't of Health & Rehabilitative Servs. v. King, 29 Fla. Supp. 2d 229 (Fla. Div. Admin. Hr'g 1987). “” Section 467.002, Florida Statutes. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law recited herein, it is RECOMMENDED that respondent’s license to practice midwifery in Florida be REVOKED.”

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