The Florida Department of Health regulates high-power laser devices, which can start fires or cause severe burns and blindness if misused.
The Department currently has registered more than 17,000 lasers at over 4,000 facilities, including hospitals, universities, industrial plants, doctors’ offices, and laboratories.
Registering a laser does not authorize you to use that laser on humans
for any medical, health, cosmetic, or other purpose.
Before using a laser for these purposes, please check with the appropriate health practitioner licensing board regarding licensure requirements for laser use on humans. Unlicensed use constitutes both the unlicensed practice of a health care profession and a crime.
The Florida Board of Medicine has provided laser treatment information about who can use a laser on humans.
Forms and Documents
- Summary Sheet (DOC) – Laser Registration Definitions and Instructions
- DH Form 1605 – Laser Registration Form (for use by all laser owners)
- DH Form 1604 – Manufacturer’s Laser Registration Form (for use by laser manufacturing facilities located in Florida)