Florida Statutes 468.717 – Violations and penalties
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Attorney's Note
Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor of the first degree | up to 1 year | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 468.717
- Athletic trainer: means a person licensed under this part who has met the requirements of this part, including the education requirements established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education or its successor organization and necessary credentials from the Board of Certification. See Florida Statutes 468.701
- Athletic training: means service and care provided by an athletic trainer under the direction of a physician as specified in…. See Florida Statutes 468.701
Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083:
(1) Practicing athletic training, representing oneself as an athletic trainer, or providing athletic trainer services to a patient without being licensed under this part.
(2) Using or attempting to use an athletic trainer license that has been suspended or revoked.
(3) Knowingly employing unlicensed persons in the practice of athletic training.
(4) Obtaining or attempting to obtain an athletic trainer license by misleading statements or knowing misrepresentation.
(5) Using the title “athletic trainer” or “licensed athletic trainer,” the abbreviation “AT” or “LAT,” or a similar title or abbreviation that suggests licensure as an athletic trainer without being licensed under this part.