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2007 Florida Statutes

Section 497.143, Florida Statutes 2007

497.143  Licensing; limited licenses for retired professionals.--

(1)  It is the intent of the Legislature that, absent a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the use of retired professionals in good standing to serve this state during times of critical need should be encouraged. To that end, rules may be adopted to permit practice by retired professionals as limited licensees under this section.

(2)  For purposes of this section, the term "critical need" means an executive order from the Governor or a federal order declaring a state of emergency in an area.

(3)  Any person desiring to obtain a limited license, when permitted by rule, shall submit to the department an application and fee, not to exceed $300, and an affidavit stating that the applicant has been licensed to practice in any jurisdiction in the United States for at least 10 years in the profession for which the applicant seeks a limited license. The affidavit shall also state that the applicant has retired from the practice of that profession and intends to practice only pursuant to the restrictions of the limited license granted pursuant to this section. If the applicant for a limited license submits a notarized statement from the employer stating that the applicant will not receive monetary compensation for any service involving the practice of her or his profession, all licensure fees shall be waived. In no event may a person holding a limited license under this section engage in preneed sales under such limited license.

(4)  Limited licensure may be denied to an applicant who has committed, or is under investigation or prosecution for, any act which would constitute the basis for discipline under this chapter.

(5)  A limited licensee may provide services only during times of critical need within the state.

(6)  The department may provide by rule for supervision of limited licensees to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

(7)  Each applicant granted a limited license is subject to all the provisions of this chapter under which the limited license is issued which are not in conflict with this section.

(8)  All limited licensees shall work for an entity licensed under this chapter.

History.--s. 13, ch. 2004-301; s. 8, ch. 2005-155; s. 3, ch. 2007-55.