The proposed modification will update Rule 69K-16.0001, F.A.C., to reflect that the Department’s examination is referred to uniformly as the “Florida Law & Rules Exam” because there is an existing defined term in Rule 69K-18.002, F.A.C.

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

69K-16.0001: State Examination for Funeral Industry Professionals.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed modification will update Rule 69K-16.0001, F.A.C., to reflect that the Department’s examination is referred to uniformly as the “Florida Law & Rules Exam” because there is an existing defined term in Rule 69K-18.002, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: The proposed amendments will update the rule to incorporate the defined term for the Department’s Florida Law & Rules Exam.

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: The Department conducted an economic analysis of the potential impact of the proposed rule and determined that there will be no adverse economic impact or regulatory increases that would 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: 497.103, 497.144, 497.368, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 497.144, 497.368, 497.369, 497.373, 497.374, F.S.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):

DATE AND TIME: December 17, 2015 @ 3 p.m.

PLACE: Room 143, Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: contacting Ellen Simon, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Ellen Simon, Assistant Division Director, Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services, address: Department of Financial Services, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0361, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

69K-16.0001 State Examination for Funeral Industry Professionals.

(1) In addition to all other requirements, any person desiring to be licensed, whether initially or by endorsement, as an embalmer, funeral director or direct disposer, in the state of Florida shall:

(a) Apply to the Board to take the Florida Law & Rules Exam examination prepared and administered by the Department of Financial Services.

(b) Pass the Florida Law & Rules Exam examination prepared and administered by the Department of Financial Services with a score of 75% or more. A fraction of a percentage point of one-half (.5) or higher on this examination shall be raised to the next highest whole number.

(2) No change.

(3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 497.103, 497.144, 497.368, 497.373 FS. Law Implemented 497.144, 497.368, 497.369, 497.373, 497.374 FS. History–New 4-27-03, Formerly 61G8-16.0001, Amended ____________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Ellen Simon

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Financial Services

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 3, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 20, 2015