To create a new rule addressing retired status licensees.

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Council of Licensed Midwifery

456.036(15) FS., 467.005 FS.

RENEWAL, INACTIVE STATUS, RETIRED

STATUS AND REACTIVATION

64B24-5.004 Retired Status License.

(1) A licensee may place an active or inactive license in retired status at any time. If the license is placed in retired status at the time of renewal, the licensee shall pay the retired status fee provided in Rule Chapter 64B24-3, F.A.C. If the license is placed in retired status at any time other than at the time of license renewal, the licensee shall also pay the change of status processing fee as required by Chapter 64B24-3, F.A.C.

(2) A licensee may reactivate a retired status license by:

(a) Paying the renewal fee for an active status licensee for each biennial licensure period in which the licensee was in retired status and the reactivation fee as established in Rule Chapter 64B24-3, F.A.C.;

(b) Demonstrating satisfaction of the continuing education requirements established in Rule 64B24-6.001, F.A.C. for each licensure biennial period in which the licensee was in retired status.

(3) For a license in retired status over five years, the licensee also must:

(a) Retake and pass the examination designated in Rule 64B24-2.003, F.A.C.;

(b) Successfully complete the four-month pre-licensure course required of endorsement applicants by Rule 64B24-4.010, F.A.C.; and

(c) Summit a written plan for the management of emergencies as provided in Rule 64B24-2.003, F.A.C.

Specific Authority 456.036(15), 467.005 FS. Law Implemented 456.036(2),(4),(8),(12) FS. History–New ________.