The proposed rule amendment is intended to clarify the rule to be consistent with recent statutory changes.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Landscape Architecture

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
61G10-15.001Practice of Landscape Architecture
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment is intended to clarify the rule to be consistent with recent statutory changes.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment changes the word “Xeriscape” to “Florida-friendly landscaping,” a term that is defined in statute.
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: 481.306, 481.310, 481.325(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 481.309(1), 481.310, 481.325 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: Juanita Chastain, Executive Director, Board of Landscape Architecture, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G10-15.001 Practice of Landscape Architecture.

The practice of landscape architecture may include the following:

(1) through (9) No change.

(10) Analysis, design, and construction of Florida-friendly landscape Xeriscape systems as defined in Section 373.185, Florida Statutes.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 481.306, 481.310, 481.325(2) FS. Law Implemented 481.309(1), 481.310, 481.325 FS. History–New 12-6-89, Formerly 21K-15.001, Amended 8-5-98, __________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Landscape Architecture
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Landscape Architecture
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 12, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 1, 2012