Florida § 155.18 - County hospitals; discrimination against doctors; etc.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 155.18 — County hospitals; discrimination against doctors; etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 155.18. County hospitals; discrimination against doctors; etc.
The board of trustees of any hospital organized under this chapter is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations governing the granting and revoking of privileges to treat patients in the hospital. Such rules shall provide that only those persons licensed to practice medicine and surgery, i.e., medical doctors and osteopathic physicians, may be granted privileges to treat patients in the hospital. Such doctors and physicians may retain their privileges so long as they comply with the rules and regulations of the board of trustees.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 155.18
What does Florida Statutes § 155.18 cover?
Section 155.18 ("County hospitals; discrimination against doctors; etc.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 155.18?
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