1(1) 2Each of the following acts constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 26775.082, 27s. 28775.083, 29or s. 31775.08432:
33(a) 34Practicing or attempting to practice podiatric medicine without an active license or with a license fraudulently obtained.
51(b) 52Advertising podiatric services without an active license obtained pursuant to this chapter or with a license fraudulently obtained.
70(c) 71Using or attempting to use a license to practice podiatric medicine which has been suspended or revoked.
88(2) 89Each of the following acts constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 113775.082114or s. 116775.083117:
118(a) 119Selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing any podiatric medicine diploma, license, or record of registration or aiding or abetting in the same.
141(b) 142Making any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter.
159(c) 160Using the name or title “Podiatrist,” “Doctor of Podiatry,” or “Doctor of Podiatric Medicine” or using the phrase “foot clinic,” “foot doctor,” “quiropedista,” or any other name, title, or phrase which would lead the public to believe that such person is engaging in the practice of podiatric medicine unless such person is licensed as a podiatric physician in this state.
225(d) 226Knowingly concealing any information relative to violations of this chapter.
History.-ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-229; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 9, 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 88, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 96-222; s. 204, ch. 98-166; s. 51, ch. 2000-318.
