Florida Physician CE audits & penalties
What happens if a physician (md) misses CE requirements in Florida, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Practicing a health care profession with an inactive or delinquent license for up to 12 months is a first-degree misdemeanor; practicing 12 months or more on an inactive or delinquent license is a third-degree felony with a minimum 30-day imprisonment and $500 fine.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.
Official source: Florida Legislature (Fla. Stat. 456.065(2))
Related
- Full requirements: Florida Physician CE requirements
- When it's due: Florida Physician license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Florida Physician CE category requirements
- What it costs: Florida Physician license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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