Notice is hereby given that the Board of Medicine has received a Petition for Declaratory Statement filed on behalf of the Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal, Inc., on April 29, 2014. The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement from the Board with regard to the application of Sections 458.348(3) and (6), Florida Statutes, and Rules 64B8-51.006, 52.003, 52.004, and 56.002, F.A.C., with regard to whether its members must obtain and maintain certification in the use of laser and light-based devices to continue utilizing laser and light-based devices for hair removal and reduction services. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for June 6, 2014. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.
Copies of the petition may be obtained by writing: Allison M. Dudley, J.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253.
