§ 462.17, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 462. NATUROPATHY
Penalty for offenses relating to naturopathy.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Any person who shall:
(1) Sell, fraudulently obtain, or furnish any naturopathic diploma, license, record, or registration or aid or abet in the same;
(2) Practice naturopathy under the cover of any diploma, license, record, or registration illegally or fraudulently obtained or secured or issued unlawfully or upon fraudulent representations;
(3) Advertise to practice naturopathy under a name other than her or his own or under an assumed name;
(4) Falsely impersonate another practitioner of a like or different name;
(5) Practice or advertise to practice naturopathy or use in connection with her or his name any designation tending to imply or to designate the person as a practitioner of naturopathy without then being lawfully licensed and authorized to practice naturopathy in this state; or
(6) Practice naturopathy during the time her or his license is suspended or revoked
shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 19, ch. 12286, 1927; CGL 7726; s. 396, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 78-139; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 13, ch. 85-303; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 228, ch. 97-103; s. 52, ch. 2000-318.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
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