# Fla. Stat. § 459.001: 459.001 Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.001

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 459.001
- **Heading:** 459.001 Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 459 / Section 459.001

## Text

The Legislature recognizes that the practice of osteopathic 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 an osteopathic 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 osteopathic physician practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe and effective practice. It is the legislative intent that osteopathic 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, 6, ch. 79-230; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 27, 29, ch. 86-290; s. 4, ch. 91-429.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 459.001 459.001 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.001.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.002 459.002 Chapter not applicable to practice of medicine, surgery, chiropractic medicine, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.002.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.003 459.003 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.003.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.004 459.004 Board of Osteopathic Medicine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.004.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.005 459.005 Rulemaking authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.005.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.008 459.008 Renewal of licenses and certificates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.008.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.009 459.009 Inactive status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.009.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.011 459.011 Privileges, obligations, and status of osteopathic physicians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.012 459.012 Itemized patient statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.012.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.013 459.013 Penalty for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.013.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.015 459.015 Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.015.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.016 459.016 Reports of disciplinary actions by medical organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.016.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.017 459.017 Osteopathic physician’s consent; handwriting samples; mental or physical examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.017.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 459.018 459.018 Search warrants for certain violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.018.md)

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