The proposed rule amendments are intended to modify, clarify and update the language as needed.

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

69K-17.002Application Fees; Licensure by Endorsement for Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

69K-17.0030Direct Disposer/Establishment; Fees

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to modify, clarify and update the language as needed.

SUMMARY: Rule 69K-17.002, F.A.C.-The proposed rule amendment is intended to modify, clarify and update language regarding application fees; licensure by endorsement for embalmers and funeral directors. Rule 69K-17.0030, F.A.C.-The proposed rule amendment is intended to modify, clarify and update language regarding direct disposer/establishment; fees.

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: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, and the substance of the rule amendment, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary because the rule does not impose additional rights, obligations, or duties on any persons or any businesses, 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: 497.103, 497.140, 497.369, 497.374, 497.602, 497.603, 497.604 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 497.140, 497.144, 497.369, 497.374, 497.602, 497.603, 497.604 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: Ellen Simon, Assistant Director, Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0361, [phone], Ellen [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

69K-17.002 Application Fees; Licensure by Endorsement for Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) A member of the United States Armed Forces, such member’s spouse, and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who separated from service within 2 years preceding the application for licensure are exempt from the application fee, the initial provisional licensure fee, and the initial issuance fee. The military record must show such member is currently in good standing or such veteran was honorably discharged.

Rulemaking Authority 497.103, 497.369, 497.374 FS. Law Implemented 497.140, 4397.144, 497.369, 497.374 FS. History–New 11-11-79, Amended 6-3-81, Formerly 21J-17.02, Amended 3-28-90, Formerly 21J-17.002, Amended 9-10-96, 11-11-99, Formerly 61G8-17.002,              .

 

69K-17.0030 Direct Disposer/Establishment; Fees.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4)  A member of the United States Armed Forces, such member’s spouse, and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who separated from service within 2 years preceding the application for licensure are exempt from the individual application fee. The military record must show such member is currently in good standing or such veteran was honorably discharged.

Rulemaking Authority 497.103, 497.140, 497.602, 497.603, 497.604 FS. Law Implemented 497.140, 497.602, 497.603, 497.604 FS. History–New 3-10-98, Formerly 61G8-17.0030, Amended 7-3-06, 5-19-09,                 .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Ellen Simon, Assistant Director, Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0361, [phone], Ellen [e-mail].

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 6, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 19, 2018