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The Honorable Alvin J. Taylor Secretary, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services

QUESTION:

Is a chiropractic physician licensed pursuant to ch. 460 a `competent medical authority' within the scope of s. 232.032(3)(b) for the purpose of certifying in writing that a child should be exempted for medical reasons from the immunization requirements imposed by s. 232.032?

SUMMARY:

A chiropractic physician licensed under ch. 460, F.S., is not a `competent medical authority' within the purview of s. 232.032(3)(b), F.S., as amended, for the purpose of certifying in writing that a child should be…