The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for a licensee providing satisfactory proof of the absence from the State of Florida and spouse’s military status.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B5-10.004Exemption of Spouses of Members of Armed Forces From Licensure Renewal Provisions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for a licensee providing satisfactory proof of the absence from the State of Florida and spouse’s military status.

SUMMARY: The requirements for a licensee providing satisfactory proof of the absence from the State of Florida and spouse’s military status will be updated.

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: 456.024(2), 466.004(4) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.024(2) 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: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B5-10.004 Exemption of Spouses of Members of Armed Forces From Licensure Renewal Provisions.

A licensee who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and was caused to be absent from the State of Florida for a period of at least six consecutive months because of the spouse’s duties with the armed forces and who at the time the absence became necessary was in good standing with the Board of Dentistry and entitled to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in Florida shall be exempt from all licensure renewal provisions under these rules. The licensee must show satisfactory proof of the absence and the spouse’s military status through official military documents issued by the United States Armed Forces.

Rulemaking Authority 456.024(2), 466.004(4) FS. Law Implemented 456.024(2) FS. History–New 12-31-86, Formerly 21G-10.004, 61F5-10.004, 59Q-10.004, Amended                       .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 23, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 24, 2019