The Board proposes the rule change to remove the option to apply by endorsement on the current application due to changes in the licensure by endorsement process created by SB 1600.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Massage Therapy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B7-25.001Examination Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule change to remove the option to apply by endorsement on the current application due to changes in the licensure by endorsement process created by SB 1600.

SUMMARY: To update the Application for Massage Therapist License to remove references to Licensure by Endorsement.

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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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: 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 480.035(7), 480.041(2), (5)(b), 480.044 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 456.0635, 480.033(1), 480.041(5)(b), 480.042, 480.044 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: Stephanie Webster, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257, [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B7-25.001 Examination Requirements.

(1) The Department shall issue a license by examination to a person who:

(a) No Change.

(b) Submits a completed application on form DH-MQA 1115, “Application for Massage Therapist License by Examination” (08/2024 07/2022). The form is incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained from the board office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or from the website located at http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/applications/massage-app.pdf or http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-      14940. To apply on-line, visit https://flhealthsource.gov/mqa-services;

(c) through (e) No Change.

(2) through (4) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 480.035(7), 480.041(2), (5)(b), 480.044 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 456.0635, 480.033(1), 480.041(5)(b), 480.042, 480.044 FS. History–New 11-27-79, Amended 9-2-80, 10-9-85, Formerly 21L-25.01, Amended 12-22-92, 3-24-93, 5-20-93, Formerly 21L-25.001, Amended 8-12-93, 6-28-94, 8-18-96, Formerly 61G11-25.001, Amended 5-20-98, 7-30-02, 3-31-08, 6-15-09, 9-6-09, 6-2-10, 12-24-13, 6-2-14, 10-2-14, 3-14-16, 10-2-16, 3-13-17, 3-22-18, 2-9-21, 12-19-22, 7-15-24, ___________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 28, 2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 28, 2024