64B8-7.002. Previously Inactive Applicants; Limited License for Physicians Licensed in United States Jurisdictions

(1) Any applicant for limited licensure who has been out of the active practice of the profession of medicine for more than three years prior to the application for limited licensure must function under the supervision of the full-time director of a county health department or a licensed physician approved by the board for a period of six months unless the Board determines that a shorter period of supervision will be sufficient to ensure that the applicant is qualified for licensure consistent with the following criteria:

(a) The particular program must be described to and approved by the Board.

(b) The applicant for limited licensure must be utilized in medically oriented and related work.

(2) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant for limited licensure to insure that the director of the county health department files with the Department a statement certifying that the applicant has successfully completed the six month training program pursuant to the guidelines of this rule and Section 458.317, F.S.

(3) An active licensee converting to a limited license shall submit a request to convert the license which shall include a statement from the employing institution or agency that he or she will not receive any compensation for any service involving the practice of medicine. In this event a waiver of fees is provided as set forth in Section 458.317(4), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 458.309, 458.317 FS. Law Implemented 458.317 FS. History–New 3-31-80, Formerly 21M-25.02, Amended 1-1-92, Formerly 21M-25.002, 61F6-25.002, 59R-7.002, Amended 12-14-99, 10-29-19, 10-31-24.