Florida legal term
Practitioner in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Practitioner” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Practitioner” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Practitioner” means a physician licensed under chapter 458, a dentist licensed under chapter 466, a veterinarian licensed under chapter 474, an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 464, a naturopath licensed under chapter 462, a certified optometrist licensed under chapter 463, a psychiatric nurse as defined in s. 394.455, a podiatric physician licensed under chapter 461, or a physician assistant licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459, provided such practitioner holds a valid federal controlled substance registry num (Fla. Stat. § 893.02)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Inhalation, ingestion, possession, sale, purchase, or transfer of harmful chemical substances; penalties
- Reproductive battery
- Use, possession, manufacture, delivery, transportation, advertisement, or retail sale of drug paraphernalia, specified machines, and materials
- False and fraudulent insurance claims
Related terms in the same statutes
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