§90-21.47. Statute of limitations

An action for sexual exploitation must be commenced within three years after the cause of action accrues. A cause of action for sexual exploitation accrues at the later of either:

(1)        The last act of the psychotherapist giving rise to the cause of action.

(2)        At the time the client discovers or reasonably should discover that the sexual exploitation occurred; however, no cause of action shall be commenced more than 10 years from the last act of the psychotherapist giving rise to the cause of action.

(1998-213, s. 1.)