To add language regarding examinations from 64B8-41.001, F.A.C.

Notice of Proposed Rule

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B8-42.002 Licensure by Examination.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To add language regarding examinations from 64B8-41.001, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: Add language regarding examinations.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST 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 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:  456.017(1), 468.507 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED:  456.013, 456.027, 456.0635, 456.38, 468.508, 468.509, 468.511 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:  Allen Hall, Executive Director, Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, [phone]

 

THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B8-42.002 Licensure by Examination.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) When the Council certifies the applicant to sit for the examination or for re-examination, it is the applicant’s responsibility to complete the examination process with the national vendor. In compliance with the Americans for Disabilities Act, any applicant requesting special accommodations shall comply with the Department of Health’s Rule 64B-1.005, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 456.017(1), 468.507 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.027, 456.0635, 456.38, 468.508, 468.509, 468.511 FS. History–New 4-9-89, Amended 11-28-90, 3-24-91, 11-9-92, 5-6-93, Formerly 21M-48.002, Amended 11-4-93, 6-9-94, Formerly 61F6-48.002, Amended 11-12-95, Formerly 59R-42.002, Amended 8-19-99, 3-9-08, 5-31-09, 1-26-10, 9-13-12, 3-5-13, 1-26-15, 9-22-15, Amended            .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 9, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 30, 2015