The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to implement the statutory amendments in Section 1, 2008-121, Laws of Florida.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B14-2.0015: Application, Examination and Initial Licensure Fees
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to implement the statutory amendments in Section 1, 2008-121, Laws of Florida.
SUMMARY: In the proposed rule amendment, the statutory amendments in Section 1, 2008-121, Laws of Florida are implemented.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.004(5), 456.013(2), 468.803(2)(a) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(2), 456.025(1), 468.803(2)(a) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B14-2.0015 Application, Examination and Initial Licensure Fees.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) An applicant for a residency or an internship shall remit an application fee of $250.00 and a registration fee of $250.00 at the time the application is submitted.

(4)(3) No change.

Specific Authority 456.036, 468.802, 468.806 FS. Law Implemented 456.036, 468.806 FS. History–New 2-25-99, Amended 3-18-01, 5-30-02,_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 1, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: November 10, 2008