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, JURISPRUDENCE EXAM Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: QUICK REFRESH OF STATE LAW
(Just because I am a nerd)
Answer: The Constitution of Florida is the foremost source of state law.
Legislation is enacted by the Florida Legislature and published in the "Laws" of
Florida...
and codified in the Florida "Statutes".
State agencies publish "regulations" (sometimes called administrative law) in
the Florida "Administrative Register" (FAR)...
which are in turn codified in the Florida "Administrative Code" (FAC).
SO BASICALLY...
Florida "Laws" are listed in order they are presented (in a given year) and
organized (codified) into statutes
Florida "Regulations" are listed in order they are presented (in a given year)
and organized (codified) in the administrative code.
The Florida Administrative Code (FAC) is the official compilation of
administrative rules for the state of Florida. The Department of State oversees
the publishing of the FAC and updates it weekly.
A rule is an official statement that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or
policy or describes the procedure or practice requirements of an agency and
includes any form which imposes any requirement or solicits any information
not specifically required by law or by an existing rule. The term also includes
the amendment or repeal of a rule.
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Question:
CHAPTER 456 of the Florida Statutes
Answer: FLORIDA STATUTE REGARDING
ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONS & OCCUPATIONS:
IN FLORIDA (GENERAL PROVISIONS)
Question:
CHAPTER 486 of the Florida Statutes
Answer: FLORIDA STATUTE REGARDING
PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE SPECIFICALLY
Question:
CHAPTER 64B17 of the Florida Administrative Code
Answer: FLORIDA REGULATION
WHICH EXPANDS UPON CHAPTER 486
Question:
64B17
Answer: "64" - Indicates FL DEPT OF HEALTH "Exec Agency"
"B17" - Indicates the BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE, which is a
"Division" of the Florida Department of Health
SO BASICALLY...
64B17 indicates the Board of Physical Therapy Practice, AND...
64B17 are the rules on the FAC that apply to the practice of Physical Therapy
and which are regulated and enforced by the Board of Physical Therapy
Practice which is a Division of the Florida Department of Health.
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Question:
How many members does the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
have?
Answer: 7 members *Note: Board members may for 4 year terms
Question:
Who appointed the members of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
Practice?
Answer: Governor
All are subject to confirmation by the Senate
Question:
How many members of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy practice shall be
licensed physical therapists
Answer: 5
of the 7 members
Question:
Is it unlawful for a PTA who is licensed in another state to start working in the
state of Florida without a Florida license?
Answer: YES
All PTAs working in the state of Florida must have a valid temporary OR
permanent Florida license.
Question:
The purpose and intent of the FLORIDA legislation
(456, 486, and 64B17)
, JURISPRUDENCE EXAM Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: QUICK REFRESH OF STATE LAW
(Just because I am a nerd)
Answer: The Constitution of Florida is the foremost source of state law.
Legislation is enacted by the Florida Legislature and published in the "Laws" of
Florida...
and codified in the Florida "Statutes".
State agencies publish "regulations" (sometimes called administrative law) in
the Florida "Administrative Register" (FAR)...
which are in turn codified in the Florida "Administrative Code" (FAC).
SO BASICALLY...
Florida "Laws" are listed in order they are presented (in a given year) and
organized (codified) into statutes
Florida "Regulations" are listed in order they are presented (in a given year)
and organized (codified) in the administrative code.
The Florida Administrative Code (FAC) is the official compilation of
administrative rules for the state of Florida. The Department of State oversees
the publishing of the FAC and updates it weekly.
A rule is an official statement that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or
policy or describes the procedure or practice requirements of an agency and
includes any form which imposes any requirement or solicits any information
not specifically required by law or by an existing rule. The term also includes
the amendment or repeal of a rule.
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Question:
CHAPTER 456 of the Florida Statutes
Answer: FLORIDA STATUTE REGARDING
ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONS & OCCUPATIONS:
IN FLORIDA (GENERAL PROVISIONS)
Question:
CHAPTER 486 of the Florida Statutes
Answer: FLORIDA STATUTE REGARDING
PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE SPECIFICALLY
Question:
CHAPTER 64B17 of the Florida Administrative Code
Answer: FLORIDA REGULATION
WHICH EXPANDS UPON CHAPTER 486
Question:
64B17
Answer: "64" - Indicates FL DEPT OF HEALTH "Exec Agency"
"B17" - Indicates the BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE, which is a
"Division" of the Florida Department of Health
SO BASICALLY...
64B17 indicates the Board of Physical Therapy Practice, AND...
64B17 are the rules on the FAC that apply to the practice of Physical Therapy
and which are regulated and enforced by the Board of Physical Therapy
Practice which is a Division of the Florida Department of Health.
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Question:
How many members does the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
have?
Answer: 7 members *Note: Board members may for 4 year terms
Question:
Who appointed the members of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
Practice?
Answer: Governor
All are subject to confirmation by the Senate
Question:
How many members of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy practice shall be
licensed physical therapists
Answer: 5
of the 7 members
Question:
Is it unlawful for a PTA who is licensed in another state to start working in the
state of Florida without a Florida license?
Answer: YES
All PTAs working in the state of Florida must have a valid temporary OR
permanent Florida license.
Question:
The purpose and intent of the FLORIDA legislation
(456, 486, and 64B17)
