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Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 491
Clinical, Counseling, And Psychotherapy Services
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Section 491.0057, Florida Statutes 2000

491.0057  Dual licensure as a marriage and family therapist.--The department shall license as a marriage and family therapist any person who demonstrates to the board that he or she:

(1)  Holds a valid, active license as a psychologist under chapter 490 or as a clinical social worker or mental health counselor under this chapter, or is certified under s. 464.012 as an advanced registered nurse practitioner who has been determined by the Board of Nursing as a specialist in psychiatric mental health.

(2)  Has held a valid, active license for at least 3 years.

(3)  Has passed the examination provided by the department for marriage and family therapy.

History.--s. 14, ch. 97-198; s. 206, ch. 97-264.