# Fla. Stat. § 464.002: 464.002 Purpose

> Florida · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.002

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 464.002
- **Heading:** 464.002 Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 464 / Part I / Section 464.002

## Text

The sole legislative purpose in enacting this part is to ensure that every nurse practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that nurses 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. 79-225; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 17, 18, ch. 86-284; s. 58, ch. 91-137; s. 5, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 120, ch. 2000-318.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 464.001 464.001 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.001.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.002 464.002 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.002.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.003 464.003 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.003.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.004 464.004 Board of Nursing; membership; appointment; terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.004.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.005 464.005 Board headquarters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.005.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.006 464.006 Rulemaking authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.006.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.008 464.008 Licensure by examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.008.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.009 464.009 Licensure by endorsement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.009.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.012 464.012 Licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; fees; controlled substance prescribing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.012.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.013 464.013 Renewal of license or certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.013.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.014 464.014 Inactive status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.014.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.015 464.015 Titles and abbreviations; restrictions; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.015.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.016 464.016 Violations and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.016.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 464.017 464.017 Sexual misconduct in the practice of nursing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C464_PI_S464.017.md)

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