§ 31A.17. Exemptions.

The following classes of persons are exempted from the provisions of this chapter:

(1)

Persons licensed as a masseuse or masseur or apprentice masseuse or masseur pursuant to Florida Statutes ch. 480.

(2)

Persons authorized by the laws of Florida to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropody, naturopathy, or podiatry, or persons holding a drugless practitioner's certificate under the laws of Florida.

(3)

Registered nurses under the laws of Florida.

(4)

Barbers duly licensed under the laws of Florida.

(5)

Cosmetologists duly licensed under the laws of Florida.

(6)

Persons performing services in any licensed hospital, nursing home or sanitarium.

(7)

Coaches and athletic trainers employed by, or on behalf of, any professional or olympic amateur athletic team, or any bona fide state, county or private school.

(8)

Physical therapists duly licensed under the laws of Florida.

(9)

Instructors in programs sponsored by governmental entities or corporations not for profit under the laws of Florida.

Any exemption granted under this chapter is effective only to the extent that the bona fide practice of the profession or business of the person exempted overlaps into the field comprehended by this chapter and exemptions under this chapter are only for those activities which are performed in the course of the bona fide practice of the business or profession of the person exempted.

(Ord. of 1-7-1980, § 1)