In addition to definitions contained in Florida Statutes Chapter 400, Part X, the following definitions shall apply specifically to health care clinics.

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Terms Used In Florida Regulations 59A-33.001

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
    (1) “”Licensee”” means an individual, general partner of a limited partnership, general partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, unincorporated association, corporation or any other business relationship or entity that owns or controls a health care clinic or is the lessee of the health care clinic having the right of possession of the health care clinic location or mobile unit.
    (2) “”Physician”” means a person currently licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, or podiatry pursuant to Chapters 458, 459, 460 or 461, F.S., respectively.
    (3) “”Unencumbered license”” means a license issued by the respective health practitioner board of the Department of Health that permits a physician to perform all duties authorized under a license without restriction.
    (4) “”The Health Care Clinic Act”” or “”Act”” means Florida Statutes Chapter 400, Part X
    (5) “”F.S.”” means Florida Statutes.
    (6) “”F.A.C.”” means Florida Administrative Code.
    (7) “”Licensed medical provider”” means a licensed health care practitioner.
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925 FS. Law Implemented 400.991 (1), 400.9925, 400.9905(4)(g), (5) FS. History-New 8-28-06.