Update rule text regarding diagnostic imaging.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Veterinary Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G18-15.002Minimum Standards for Premises Where Veterinary Medicine Is Practiced

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Update rule text regarding diagnostic imaging.

SUMMARY: Update 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: 474.206, 474.215(1) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 474.202(7), 474.215(1), 474.216 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: Ruthanne Christie, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751, N13, or by electronic mail - [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G18-15.002 Minimum Standards for Premises Where Veterinary Medicine Is Practiced.

(1) No change.

(2) Interior.

(a) No change.

(b) All premises must have facilities for radiology, surgery and long-term hospitalization, as described below or, in lieu thereof, written evidence that arrangements have been made with a local clinic or hospital must be available for inspection. For the purpose of this chapter local is defined as within 30 minutes or 30 miles whichever is greater to provide the service outside the premise.

1. Radiology.

a. No change.

b. Equipment necessary to produce diagnostic radiographic images. Developing tanks.

c. No change

2. through 3. No change.

(c) No change.

(3) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 474.206, 474.215(1) FS. Law Implemented 474.202(7), 474.215(1), 474.216 FS. History–New 7-14-79, Amended 4-6-81, Formerly 21X-15.02, Amended 10-14-86, 11-2-88, 8-29-89, 5-27-91, 3-24-93, Formerly 21X-15.002, Amended 7-4-95,                      .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Veterinary Medicine

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 1, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 23, 2018