The rule amendments are to correct a grammatical error and to allow applicants to apply for licensure without requiring submission of a course completion report.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Florida Real Estate Commission

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61J2-3.015: Notices of Satisfactory Course Completion
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule amendments are to correct a grammatical error and to allow applicants to apply for licensure without requiring submission of a course completion report.
SUMMARY: The amendment to subsection (1) eliminates the requirement of providing a course completion report at the time of application, and corrects a grammatical error.
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.
During discussion of this rule at its meeting, the Commission, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Commission has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of the rule. These rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature.
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:
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: 455.2123, 475.05, FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.2123, 475.04, 475.17, 475.182, 475.183, 475.451, FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Lori Crawford, Deputy Clerk, Division of Real Estate, 400 West Robinson Street, Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N802, Orlando, Florida 32801.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61J2-3.015 Notices of Satisfactory Course Completion.

        (1) Applicants for initial licensure as a broker or sales associate must provide the course completion report with the application or at the individual’s scheduled examination as proof that they have satisfactorily completed the applicable Commission prescribed course.

        (2) through (6) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 455.2123, 475.05 FS. Law Implemented 455.2123, 475.04, 475.17, 475.182, 475.183, 475.451 FS. History–New 1-1-80, Amended 8-24-80, 9-16-84, Formerly 21V-3.15, Amended 10-13-88, 12-29-91, 6-7-92, 6-28-93, Formerly 21V-3.015, Amended 9-11-94, 12-30-97, 1-18-00, 10-15-00, 11-16-09, 10-13-10, Amended                 .

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida Real Estate Commission.
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Real Estate Commission.
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 17, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: June 22, 2012.