The proposed rule amendment is intended to update the rule language for definitions.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B6-2.002Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment is intended to update the rule language for definitions.

SUMMARY: To update the rule text for definitions.

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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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: 484.044, 484.0445, 484.045 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 484.0445, 484.045 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: Ashleigh Irving, Acting Executive Director, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B6-2.002 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions apply:

(1) “Actively practicing” means dispensing hearing aids directly to clients at least an average of fifteen (15) hours per week for twelve (12) of the eighteen (18) months immediately preceding the application, as shown by at least two sales receipts per month for at least twelve (12) of the eighteen (18) months immediately preceding the application, each receipt bearing the applicant’s signature and address of place(s) of business.

(2) “At least twelve (12) months of full-time experience as a legally practicing hearing aid specialist in another state” means presenting to the Board:

(a) No Change.

(b) At least two sales receipts per month for at least twelve (12) of the eighteen (18) months immediately preceding the application, each receipt bearing the applicant’s signature and address of place(s) of business, or

(c) A statement from the applicant’s previous employer(s) that the applicant was employed for at least twelve (12) of the eighteen (18) months immediately preceding the application and had an average of at least two (2) sales per month for at least twelve (12) of the eighteen (18) months immediately preceding the application, as evidenced by receipts.

(3) – (4) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 484.044, 484.0445, 484.045 FS. Law Implemented 484.0445, 484.045 FS. History–New 12-21-86, Amended 5-22-90, Formerly 21JJ-2.002, 61G9-2.002, Amended 10-8-02,_____________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 2, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 23, 2021