Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. v. Department of Health, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc., and Hugh J. Panton challenge a summary final order finding proposed rule 64B14-3.001(12) a valid exercise of delegated legislative authority. We affirm.

The Legislature created the Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists (“Board”) and charged it with “implementing] the provisions of [the Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Act], including rules relating to standards of practice for orthotists, prosth-etists, and pedorthists.” § 468.802, Fla. Stat. (2005). In the September 2, 2005, edition of Florida Administrative Weekly, the Board published proposed…