Florida § 501.0577 - Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; exemptions.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 501.0577 — Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; exemptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 501.0577. Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; exemptions.
The provisions of this act do not apply to persons licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 460, chapter 461, chapter 462, chapter 463, chapter 465, or chapter 486 who may give weight-loss advice or provide any weight-loss service which is incidental to the performance of their profession and which is not the primary activity of the person’s practice.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 501.0577
What does Florida Statutes § 501.0577 cover?
Section 501.0577 ("Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; exemptions.") 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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