The Board proposed the new rule to outline requirements to reactivate a retired status license.

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Opticianry

456.036(10) FS., 484.005 FS.

FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.

64B12-12.010 Reactivation of Retired Status License.

 (1) Any license may elect at the time of licensure renewal to place the license on retired status by paying the retired status fee of $50.00.

(2) A retired status licensee may change to active status provided:

(a) If the license has been in retired status for 10 years or less, the licensee must meet the continuing education requirements of Rules 64B12-15.001, F.A.C., for each biennium the licensee was retired status and pay all past renewal fees;

(b) If the license has been in retired status for more than 10 years, the licensee must retake and pass the applicable examination for the licensee's profession set forth in Rule 64B12-9.001, F.A.C., and retake an approved laws and rules course as set forth in Rule 64B12-9.0016, F.A.C.

Proposed Effective Date is July 1, 2006.

Specific Authority 456.036(3), 484.005 FS. Law Implemented 456.036(3) FS. History–New 7-1-06.