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1997 Florida Statutes

468.719  Disciplinary actions.--

(1)  The following acts shall be grounds for disciplinary actions provided for in subsection (2):

(a)  A violation of any law relating to the practice of athletic training, including, but not limited to, any violation of this part, s. 455.227, or any rule adopted pursuant thereto.

(b)  Failing to include the athletic trainer's name and license number in any advertising, including, but not limited to, business cards and letterhead, related to the practice of athletic training. Advertising shall not include clothing or other novelty items.

(c)  Committing incompetency or misconduct in the practice of athletic training.

(d)  Committing fraud or deceit in the practice of athletic training.

(e)  Committing negligence, gross negligence, or repeated negligence in the practice of athletic training.

(f)  While practicing athletic training, being unable to practice athletic training with reasonable skill and safety to athletes by reason of illness or use of alcohol or drugs or as a result of any mental or physical condition.

(2)  When the department finds any person guilty of any of the acts set forth in subsection (1), the department may enter an order imposing one or more of the penalties provided in s. 455.227.

History.--s. 11, ch. 95-388.