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Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 457
Acupuncture
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Section 457.1085, Florida Statutes 2000

457.1085  Infection control.--Prior to November 1, 1986, the board shall adopt rules relating to the prevention of infection, the safe disposal of any potentially infectious materials, and other requirements to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Beginning October 1, 1997, all acupuncture needles that are to be used on a patient must be sterile and disposable, and each needle may be used only once.

History.--ss. 8, 14, ch. 86-265; s. 57, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 11, ch. 97-264.