Florida Statutes
§ 478.53 — Penalty for violations
Florida § 478.53
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Bluebook
Fla. Stat. § 478.53 (2026).
Text
It is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, to:
(1)Practice or attempt to practice electrology or hold oneself out to be an electrologist without holding an active license.
(2)Practice or attempt to practice electrology under a name other than one’s own.
(3)Use or attempt to use a revoked or suspended license or the license of another.
(4)Obtain or attempt to obtain a license by bribery, fraud, or knowing misrepresentation.
(5)Employ an unlicensed person to practice electrology.
(6)Practice or attempt to practice any permanent hair removal except as described in s. 478.42(5).
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Legislative History
s. 14, ch. 92-172.
Nearby Sections
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§ 478.40
Short title§ 478.41
Purpose and intent§ 478.42
Definitions§ 478.45
Requirements for licensure§ 478.46
Temporary permits§ 478.47
Licensure by endorsement§ 478.49
License required§ 478.50
Renewal of license; delinquent status; address notification; continuing education requirements§ 478.52
Disciplinary proceedings§ 478.53
Penalty for violations§ 478.54
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Bluebook (online)
Florida § 478.53, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/fl/478.53.