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Florida Attorney General Reports
Decided February 26, 1976Published
1Opinion of the Court
QUESTION: Does the phrase "under the laws of another jurisdiction," as used in s. 464.071(2), F. S., as amended by Ch. 75-273, Laws of Florida, include a foreign country or the laws of a foreign country or nation?
SUMMARY: As used in s. 464.071(2), F. S., as amended, the phrase "under the laws of another jurisdiction" does mean and include foreign countries and the laws of foreign countries or nations. Your question is answered in the affirmative. Prior to July 1, 1975, s. 464.071(2), F. S., provided that: The board [of nursing] shall issue a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse…
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