The Board proposes the rule amendment to extend the duration of a passing examination score and to clarify the requirements for certified licensees seeking additional certifications.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G6-6.017Duration of Examination Scores

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to extend the duration of a passing examination score and to clarify the requirements for certified licensees seeking additional certifications.

SUMMARY: The rule will extend the duration of a passing examination score and to clarify the requirements for certified licensees seeking additional certifications.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 455.217(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217(2), 489.511(1) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Ruthanne Christie, Executive Director, Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board, 2601 Blairstone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G6-6.017 Duration of Examination Scores.

(1) For the purpose of certification, a passing examination score on any part of the examination shall be valid only for a period of three two (3) (2) years from the date of the examination.

(2) Any current active certified electrical, alarm or electrical specialty licensee, who is an applicant for a state certified electrical, alarm or electrical specialty license by examination in a different category, shall not be required to take the business and finance portion of the exam, provided:

(a) The licensee is not under investigation or prosecution in any jurisdiction for an action that would constitute a violation of Chapter 489, Part II, F.S., or if so, until such time as the investigation or prosecution is complete; and

(b) The licensee has not been disciplined by the Board, other than being issued a citation.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 455.217(2) FS. Law Implemented 455.217(2), 489.511(1) FS. History–New 11-21-07, Amended____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 22, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 11, 2016