The Board proposes the rule amendment to 64B13-4.004, F.A.C. to delete unnecessary language and to renumber the rule accordingly; the proposed rule amendment to 64B13-4.007, F.A.C. will incorporate form DH-MQA 1134 into the rule and delete ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Optometry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B13-4.004Manner of Application

64B13-4.007Optometry Faculty Certificate

64B13-4.009Dispensing Practitioner Registration

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to 64B13-4.004, F.A.C. to delete unnecessary language and to renumber the rule accordingly; the proposed rule amendment to 64B13-4.007, F.A.C. will incorporate form DH-MQA 1134 into the rule and delete unnecessary language from the rule; the proposed rule amendment to 64B13-4.009, F.A.C., will incorporate form DH-MQA 1137 into the rule and delete unnecessary language from the rule.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment for 64B13-4.004, F.A.C., will delete unnecessary language and to renumber the rule accordingly; the proposed rule amendment to 64B13-4.007, F.A.C. will incorporate form DH-MQA 1134 into the rule and delete unnecessary language from the rule; the proposed rule amendment to 64B13-4.009, F.A.C., will incorporate form DH-MQA 1137 into the rule and delete unnecessary language from the rule.

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, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (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: 456.013(2), 456.025(7), 456.036, 463.005, 463.0057, 463.006, 463.007, 463.008 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(2), 456.025, 456.036, 463.0057, 463.006, 463.007, 463.008 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: Anthony Spivey, D.B.A., Executive Director, Board of Optometry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B13-4.004 Manner of Application

(1) Any person desiring to be licensed as a certified optometrist shall apply to the department. The board will determine if an applicant qualifies for licensure. The board will approve an applicant for licensure as a certified optometrist who:

(a) Completes the application forms as required in subsection (2) below and remits the required fees to the department.

(b) Submits satisfactory proof that the applicant:

1. Is at least 18 years of age.

2. Is of good moral character.

3. Has graduated from a school or college of optometry approved by the board which has been accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) and which remains accredited by ACOE.

4. Has successfully completed at least 110 hours of transcript-quality course-work and clinical training in general and ocular pharmacology at an institution that:

a. Has facilities for both didactic and clinical instruction in pharmacology; and

b. Is accredited by a regional or professional accrediting organization that is recognized and approved by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education.

5. Has completed at least 1 year of supervised experience in differential diagnosis of eye disease or disorders as part of the optometric training or in a clinical setting.

6. Has successfully completed all parts of the licensure examination required by Rule 64B13-4.001, F.A.C.

(1)(2) No change

(2)(3) No change

(3)(4) No change

Rulemaking Authority 463.005, 463.006(2), 463.013(7) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 456.0635, 463.002(3)(c), 463.006(1)(b), (2) FS. History–New 11-13-79, Amended 4-17-80, Formerly 21Q-4.04, Amended 11-20-86, 4-19-89, 6-25-92, 6-6-93, Formerly 21Q-4.004, Amended 6-14-94, Formerly 61F8-4.004, Amended 3-21-95, 5-29-95, Formerly 59V-4.004, Amended 7-15-02, 11-3-03, 11-16-05, 10-30-08, 8-30-09, 10-18-10, 9-8-13, 2-27-14, 8-12-14,                             .

 

64B13-4.007 Optometry Faculty Certificate

To obtain a optometric faculty certificate pursuant to Section 463.007, F.S., the applicant must submit an Initial Optometry Faculty Certificate Application, form number DH-MQA 1134, (5/10) which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be obtained from the board office or at:http://www.floridaasoptometry.gov or http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04461. herein by reference and the fees set forth in Rule 64B13-6.001, F.A.C. The form is available from the Board office or website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/optometry.

Rulemaking Authority 463.005 FS. Law Implemented 463.0057 FS. History–New 4-2-09, Amended 10-18-10,               .

 

64B13-4.009 Dispensing Practitioner Registration

To register as a dispensing practitioner, the licensee must submit a Dispensing Practitioner Registration, form number DH-MQA 1137, (8/08) which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be obtained from the board office or at: http://www.floridasoptometry.gov or http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04461. and the fees set forth in Rule 64B13-6.003, F.A.C. The form is incorporated by reference herein and available from the Board office or website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/optometry/index.html.

Rulemaking Authority 463.005 FS. Law Implemented 465.0276 FS. History–New 3-31-09, Amended             .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Optometry

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 4, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 3, 2016