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Massage Therapy
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Statutes and Rules
Does 456.0635 Impact Me?

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Florida Statutes
You will be connected to the Florida Legislature website, which is the official custodian of the statutes.

Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
You will be connected to the Florida Department of State: State Library and Archives of Florida website, which is the official custodian of the administrative codes.

Once you are at the F.A.C. site:

  • Select the desired "Chapter Number"
  • Click the "Latest Version" of the Rule Number you wish to review
  • The File Download box will popup - Click "Open"

Laws & Rules Packet

The laws and rule packet is provided as a convenience for those interested in the regulation of the practice of massage therapy in the state of Florida. The statutes and rules included are current as of the date listed on the cover page. For the most up to date laws and rules, please visit the websites listed above.

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