To update and clarify requirements for application and examination fee for licensure by examination, and for re-examination fee; update rule title; repeal this unnecessary Rule 64B19-12.003, F.A.C.

Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Psychology

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B19-12.002Application and Examination Fee for Licensure by Examination; Review Fee.

64B19-12.003Reexamination Fee.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update and clarify requirements for application and examination fee for licensure by examination, and for re-examination fee; update rule title; repeal this unnecessary Rule 64B19-12.003, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: Update and clarify requirements for application and examination fee for licensure by examination, and for re-examination fee; update rule title; repeal unnecessary rule.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST 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 Rule 64B19-12.002, F.A.C., at its meeting and based upon the expertise and experience of its members, the Board determined that a 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. Additionally, because Rule 64B19-12.003, F.A.C., is unnecessary repealing it will have no effect.

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: 456.013(2), 456.017(2), 490.004(4), 490.005(1)(a) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(2), 456.017(1)(c), (2), 490.005(1)(a) 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: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Psychology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, [phone]

 

THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B19-12.002 Application and Examination Fee for Licensure by Examination; Review Fee.

(1) No change.

(2) When the board certifies the applicant to sit for the examination, it is the applicant’s responsibility to complete the examination process with the national vendors.

(3) Examination fees are established by and payable directly to the exam vendors. In addition to the application fee specified above, each applicant for certification for examination shall submit a laws and rules examination fee of $85.00.

(4) An applicant who fails to take the laws and rules examination for which the applicant is initially scheduled shall remit the examination fee required by Rule 64B19-12.003, F.A.C., again before being allowed to sit for the next subsequent examination.

(5) An applicant who wishes to review the applicant’s own Florida laws and rules examination shall remit a fee of $85.00.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(2), 490.004(4), 490.005(1)(a) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(2), 456.017, 490.005(1)(a) FS. History–New 2-22-82, Amended 7-2-84, Formerly 21U-12.02, Amended 11-21-88, 8-12-90, 1-16-92, Formerly 21U-12.002, Amended 10-12-93, 6-14-94, Formerly 61F13-12.002, Amended 1-7-96, 6-26-97, Formerly 59AA-12.002, Amended 12-3-98, 6-28-00, 8-8-01, 2-12-04, 10-31-05, 1-28-07, 2-18-10, 5-23-10, 4-17-12, 7-15-13, 11-5-14,            .

 

64B19-12.003 Reexamination Fee.

The reexamination fee for only the Florida laws and rules examination is $85.00. Additional fees will be required by the examination vendor.

Rulemaking Authority 456.017(2), 490.004(4) FS. Law Implemented 456.017(1)(c), (2) FS. History–New 2-22-82, Amended 7-11-84, Formerly 21U-12.03, Amended 7-18-88, 8-12-90, 1-16-92, Formerly 21U-12.003, Amended 10-12-93, Formerly 61F13-12.003, Amended 1-7-96, Formerly 59AA-12.003, Amended 12-3-98, 1-10-01, 8-8-01, 2-12-04, 10-31-05, 4-8-07, 2-18-10, 4-17-12, Repealed            .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Psychology

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 29, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 4, 2015