Florida § 474.213 - Prohibitions; penalties.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 474.213 — Prohibitions; penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 474.213. Prohibitions; penalties.
(1) No person shall: (a) Lead the public to believe that such person is licensed as a veterinarian, or is engaged in the licensed practice of veterinary medicine, without such person holding a valid, active license pursuant to this chapter; (b) Use the name or title “veterinarian” when the person has not been licensed pursuant to this chapter; (c) Present as her or his own the license of another; (d) Give false or forged evidence to the board or a member thereof for the purpose of obtaining a license; (e) Use or attempt to use a veterinarian’s license which has been suspended or revoked; (f) Knowingly employ unlicensed persons in the practice of veterinary medicine; (g) Knowingly conceal information relative to violations of this chapter; (h) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine by fraudulent representation; (i) Practice veterinary medicine in this state, unless the person holds a valid, active license to practice veterinary medicine pursuant to this chapter; (j) Sell or offer to sell a diploma conferring a degree from a veterinary school or college, or a license issued pursuant to this chapter, or procure such diploma or license with the intent that it shall be used as evidence of that which the document stands for by a person other than the one upon whom it was conferred or to whom it was granted; or (k) Knowingly operate a veterinary establishment or premises without having a premise permit issued under s. 474.215. (2) A person who violates any provision of this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 474.213
What does Florida Statutes § 474.213 cover?
Section 474.213 ("Prohibitions; penalties.") 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 § 474.213?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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