The Board proposes this rule amendment to incorporate the forms developed for the pro bono method of achieving the required biennial continuing education.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Massage

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B7-32.001: Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to incorporate the forms developed for the pro bono method of achieving the required biennial continuing education.

SUMMARY: This rule amendment will incorporate the forms developed for the pro bono method of achieving the required biennial continuing education.

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, 480.0415 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 480.0415 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:

64B7-32.001 Definitions.

For the purposes of this rule chapter a “classroom hour” shall be defined as no less than 50 minutes of any one clock hour during which the student participates in a learning activity of the school. For the coursework required in paragraph 64B7-32.003(1)(b), F.A.C., the participation must be in the physical presence of a member of the faculty of the school.

Specific Authority 480.035(7) FS. Law Implemented 480.033(9), 480.041(1)(b) FS. History–New 3-25-86, Formerly 21L-32.001, 61G11-32.001, Amended________.

 

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 21, 2011

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