Notice of Declaratory Statement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Podiatric Medicine
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B18-23.001: Definitions (Repealed)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 20, 2011, the Board of Podiatric Medicine has received the petition for declaratory statement from Earl R. Horowitz, DPM.The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of Section 461.003(5), F.S., and Rule 64B18-23.001, Florida Administrative Code, as it applies to the petitioner.
The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 461.003(5), F.S. and Rule 64B18-23.001, Florida Administrative Code, regarding whether an endovascular obliteration or endovascular ablation of the Greater Saphenous Vein, specifically by a “closure” method of entering through the lower extremity, is within the scope of practice for a podiatric physician in Florida.
A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Podiatric Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.