Florida § 384.30 - Minors’ consent to treatment.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 384.30 — Minors’ consent to treatment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 384.30. Minors’ consent to treatment.

(1) The department and its authorized representatives, each physician licensed to practice medicine under the provisions of chapter 458 or chapter 459, each health care professional licensed under the provisions of part I of chapter 464 who is acting pursuant to the scope of his or her license, and each public or private hospital, clinic, or other health facility may examine and provide treatment for sexually transmissible diseases to any minor, if the physician, health care professional, or facility is qualified to provide such treatment. The consent of the parents or guardians of a minor is not a prerequisite for an examination or treatment. (2) The fact of consultation, examination, and treatment of a minor for a sexually transmissible disease is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and shall not be divulged in any direct or indirect manner, such as sending a bill for services rendered to a parent or guardian, except as provided in s. 384.29.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 384.30

What does Florida Statutes § 384.30 cover?

Section 384.30 ("Minors’ consent to treatment.") 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 § 384.30?

A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 384.30" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Florida law?

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How does Florida § 384.30 apply to my situation?

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