# Fla. Stat. § 459.004: 459.004 Board of Osteopathic Medicine

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C459_S459.004

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 459.004
- **Heading:** 459.004 Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 459 / Section 459.004

## Text

(1) There is created within the department the Board of Osteopathic Medicine, composed of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.

(2) Five members of the board must be licensed osteopathic physicians in good standing in this state who are residents of this state and who have been engaged in the practice of osteopathic medicine for at least 4 years immediately prior to their appointment. The remaining two members must be citizens of the state who are not, and have never been, licensed health care practitioners. At least one member of the board must be 60 years of age or older.

(3) As the terms of the members expire, the Governor shall appoint successors for terms of 4 years, and such members shall serve until their successors are appointed.

(4) All provisions of chapter 456 relating to activities of the board shall apply.

History: ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-230; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 27, 29, ch. 86-290; s. 11, ch. 87-172; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 85, ch. 92-149; s. 110, ch. 94-218; s. 50, ch. 98-166; s. 109, ch. 2000-160.

## 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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