Amend to eliminate paragraph that is no longer supported by statutory language.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Mental Health Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65E-5.350Eligibility Criteria and Procedures for Designation of Receiving Facilities

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Amend to eliminate paragraph that is no longer supported by statutory language.

SUMMARY: Eliminates paragraph 2 as the supporting statutory language no longer exists.

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.

A SERC has not been prepared.

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: The Department used a checklist to conduct an economic analysis and determine if there is an adverse impact or regulatory costs associated with this rule that exceeds the criteria in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. Based upon this analysis, the Department has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification.

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: 394.461(6) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 394.461 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: Elizabeth Floyd. Elizabeth can be reached at [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

65E-5.350 Eligibility Criteria and Procedures for Designation of Receiving Facilities.

(1) No change.

(2) All designated facilities are required to provide emergency services, consistent with their facility’s licensure to individuals regardless of age, except as provided for under subsection (7), of this rule.

(3) through (8) are redesignated (2) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 394.461(6) FS. Law Implemented 394.461 FS. History–New 11-29-98, Amended 4-4-05, 8-31-23. Amended __________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Courtney Smith

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Shevaun L. Harris

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 28, 2023

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 27, 2023