# Fla. Stat. § 458.301: 458.301 Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.301

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 458.301
- **Heading:** 458.301 Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 458 / Section 458.301

## Text

The Legislature recognizes that the practice of medicine is potentially dangerous to the public if conducted by unsafe and incompetent practitioners. The Legislature finds further that it is difficult for the public to make an informed choice when selecting a physician and that the consequences of a wrong decision could seriously harm the public health and safety. The primary legislative purpose in enacting this chapter is to ensure that every physician practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that physicians who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state.

History: ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 458.301 458.301 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.301.md)
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- [Fla. Stat. § 458.305 458.305 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.305.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.307 458.307 Board of Medicine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.307.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.309 458.309 Rulemaking authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.309.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.310 458.310 Restricted licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.310.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.311 458.311 Licensure by examination; requirements; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.311.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.313 458.313 Licensure by endorsement; requirements; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.313.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.314 458.314 Certification of foreign educational institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.314.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.315 458.315 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.315.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.316 458.316 Public health certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.316.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.317 458.317 Limited licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.317.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.319 458.319 Renewal of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.319.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 458.320 458.320 Financial responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C458_S458.320.md)

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