Florida § 457.107 - Renewal of licenses; continuing education.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 457.107 — Renewal of licenses; continuing education., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 457.107. Renewal of licenses; continuing education.
(1) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and the required fee set by the board by rule, not to exceed $500. (2) The department shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses. (3) The board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements of up to 30 hours biennially as a condition for renewal of a license. All education programs that contribute to the advancement, extension, or enhancement of professional skills and knowledge related to the practice of acupuncture, whether conducted by a nonprofit or profitmaking entity, are eligible for approval. The continuing professional education requirements must be in acupuncture or oriental medicine subjects, including, but not limited to, anatomy, biological sciences, adjunctive therapies, sanitation and sterilization, emergency protocols, and diseases. The board may set a fee of up to $100 for each continuing education provider. The licensee shall retain in his or her records the certificates of completion of continuing professional education requirements. All national and state acupuncture and oriental medicine organizations and acupuncture and oriental medicine schools are approved to provide continuing professional education in accordance with this subsection.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 457.107
What does Florida Statutes § 457.107 cover?
Section 457.107 ("Renewal of licenses; continuing education.") 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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