§ 22-404. Signage.

(a)

Approved signage for a pain management clinic shall not include any word(s) or phase(s) which offers or suggests goods, drugs, prescription or services in violation of any applicable state law or which otherwise violates state law, including without limitation, the provisions of F.S. §§ 456.037 (active license required), 457.057 (patient records requirements), 458.3265 (pain management clinic registration - MD) 458.327 (medical practice violations & penalties), 458.331 (medical disciplinary actions), 459.0137 (pain management clinic registration - DO) 459.013 (osteopathic practice violations & penalties), 459.015 (osteopath disciplinary actions), 465.0276 (dispensing practitioners) or 893.055 (drug monitoring program), as currently written or amended.

(b)

Signage for pain management clinic shall not contain any word or phrase that uses the word "pain," unless the clinic is operated by an approved pain specialist or as an ACHA licensed operation (F.S. ch. 400, pt. X). No off-premises signage, including billboards wherever located, shall be permitted for the advertisement of pain management clinics.

(c)

Signage for a pain management clinic must contain the correct name of the physician or physicians designated by the clinic pursuant to F.S. § 458.3265(1), as amended from time to time, and such signage shall be kept current at all times with the correct name of the practice, the correct name of the physician(s) designated, and other relevant information.

(d)

Nothing contained in this section shall be interpreted to restrict the use of the word "pain" in advertising by Florida licensed chiropractors, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, naturopaths, acupuncturists, massage therapists, dentists, oral surgeons, hospice care providers or similar treating or dispensing professionals not licensed under F.S. ch. 458 or 459.

(Ord. No. 2011-01, § 3, 7-28-11)