Attorney's Note

Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
misdemeanor of the first degreeup to 1 yearup to $1,000
For details, see Fla. Stat. § 775.082(4)(a)

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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 478.53

  • Electrologist: means a person who engages in the practice of electrolysis. See Florida Statutes 478.42
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
It is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, to:

(1) Practice or attempt to practice electrology or hold oneself out to be an electrologist without holding an active license.
(2) Practice or attempt to practice electrology under a name other than one’s own.
(3) Use or attempt to use a revoked or suspended license or the license of another.
(4) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license by bribery, fraud, or knowing misrepresentation.
(5) Employ an unlicensed person to practice electrology.
(6) Practice or attempt to practice any permanent hair removal except as described in s. 478.42(5).