Florida § 383.315 - Agreements with consultants for advice or services; maintenance.
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§ 383.315. Agreements with consultants for advice or services; maintenance.
(1) A birth center shall maintain in writing a consultation agreement, signed within the current license period, with each consultant who has agreed to provide advice and services to the birth center as requested. (2) Consultation may be provided onsite or by telephone, as required by clinical and geographic conditions. (3) An advanced birth center shall employ or maintain an agreement with an obstetrician who must be on call at all times during which a patient is in active labor in the center to attend deliveries, available to respond to emergencies, and, when necessary, available to perform cesarean deliveries.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 383.315 cover?
Section 383.315 ("Agreements with consultants for advice or services; maintenance.") 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.
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