The Board proposes a rule amendment to address a range of penalties for a violation of Section 459.015(1)(ww), F.S., with regard to physicians who issue patient certifications which are not in compliance with Section 381.986, F.S.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Osteopathic Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B15-19.002Violations and Penalties

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes a rule amendment to address a range of penalties for a violation of Section 459.015(1)(ww), F.S., with regard to physicians who issue patient certifications which are not in compliance with Section 381.986, F.S.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Disciplinary guidelines for a violation of Section 459.015(1)(ww), F.S., with regard to physicians who issue patient certifications which are not in compliance with Section 381.986, F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.079, 459.015(5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.986(4)(d), 456.072, 456.079, 456.50, 459.015 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Kama Monroe, J.D., Executive Director, Board of Osteopathic Medicine/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.