Florida Statutes
§ 464.002 — Purpose
Florida § 464.002
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Fla. Stat. § 464.002 (2026).
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The sole legislative purpose in enacting this part is to ensure that every nurse practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that nurses who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state.
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Legislative History
ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-225; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 58, ch. 91-137; s. 5, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 120, ch. 2000-318.
Nearby Sections
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§ 464.001
Short title§ 464.002
Purpose§ 464.003
Definitions§ 464.005
Board headquarters§ 464.006
Rulemaking authority§ 464.008
Licensure by examination§ 464.009
Licensure by endorsement§ 464.0095
Nurse Licensure Compact§ 464.013
Renewal of license or certificate§ 464.014
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