Florida Florida Statutes
§ 11.62 — Legislative review of proposed regulation of unregulated functions
FS § 11.62Ch. 11
Statute text
View on source(1)This section may be cited as the “Sunrise Act.”
(2)It is the intent of the Legislature:(a) That no profession or occupation be subject to regulation by the state unless the regulation is necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare from significant and discernible harm or damage and that the police power of the state be exercised only to the extent necessary for that purpose; and
(b)That no profession or occupation be regulated by the state in a manner that unnecessarily restricts entry into the practice of the profession or occupation or adversely affects the availability of the professional or occupational services to the public.
(3)In determining whether to regulate a profession or occupation, the Legislature shall consider the following factors:(a) Whether the unregulated practice of the profession or occupation will substantially harm or endanger the public health, safety, or welfare, and whether the potential for harm is recognizable and not remote;
(b)Whether the practice of the profession or occupation requires specialized skill or training, and whether that skill or training is readily measurable or quantifiable so that examination or training requirements would reasonably assure initial and continuing professional or occupational ability;
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Legislative history
s. 6, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 94-218; s. 133, ch. 99-251.