The Board proposes this new rule to consolidate the fees into one rule, delete obsolete fees rules and reduce the reactivation rule for massage therapists and the initial licensure fee for massage establishments.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Massage

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B7-27.100: Fees

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this new rule to consolidate the fees into one rule, delete obsolete fees rules and reduce the reactivation rule for massage therapists and the initial licensure fee for massage establishments.

Summary: This new rule to consolidate the fees into one rule, delete obsolete fees rules and reduce the reactivation rule for massage therapists and the initial licensure fee for massage establishments.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS:

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 Cost (SERC) was not necessary and that these rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Board has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of the rule. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower regulatory cost alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013(2), 456.025(1), 456.036(7), (8), 456.065(3), 480.035(7), 480.044 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(2), 456.025(1), 456.036(4), 456.065(3), 480.043(7), 480.044 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Anthony Jusevitch, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B7-27.100 Fees.

(1) Fees applicable to massage therapists:

(a) Application fee for applicants graduating from a board-approved massage program: $50.00

(b) Application fee for applicants completing an apprenticeship program: $100.00.

(c) Initial licensure fee: $100.00.

(d) Renewal fee (active or inactive license): $100.00.

(e) Delinquent license fee: $100.00.

(f) Reactivation fee: $100.00.

(g) Change in status fee: $50.00.

(h) Retired status fee: $50.00.

(2) Fees applicable to massage establishments:

(a) Application fee: $150.00.

(b) Initial licensure fee: $100.00.

(c) Renewal fee: $100.00.

(d) Change of business application fee: $25.00.

(e) Transfer of location application fee: $125.00.

(3) Other fees:

(a) Duplicate license fee: $25.00.

(b) Unlicensed activity fee: $5.00.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(2), 456.025(1), 456.036(7), (8), 456.065(3), 480.035(7), 480.044 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(2), 456.025(1), 456.036(4), 456.065(3), 480.043(7), 480.044 FS. History–New________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

DATE OF PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 19, 2011

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: November 10, 2011