The Board proposes an amendment that updates the rule requirements for examination and reexamination.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Construction Industry Licensing Board

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G4-16.009:Examination and Reexamination

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes an amendment that updates the rule requirements for examination and reexamination.

SUMMARY: The proposed amendment updates the rule requirements to allow for licensure without examination for applicants who meet certain requirements.

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: 455.217(2), 455.219(1), 489.108, 489.129(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217, 489.109, 489.111 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: Amanda Ackermann, Executive Director, Construction Industry Licensing Board, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1039, or telephone: [phone], or by electronic mail to [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G4-16.009 Examination and Reexamination.

(1)(a) Through (4) No Change.

(5) Applicants for licensure in any of the specialty licenses pursuant to rule 61G4-15.100(1)(a) through (m), F.A.C., are exempt from examination provided they meet the following requirements:

(a) As of June 30, 2023, holds a valid registered local license or competency card in any Florida Jurisdiction in one of the specialty license types listed above;

(b) Has not had said license or competency card disciplined within the last five (5) years, and said license or competency card is not currently pending discipline; and

(c) Has, for the requested license type, passed a written examination that the board finds to be substantially similar to the examination required to be licensed as a certified specialty contractor as enumerated above.  For the purposes of this subsection, a written, proctored examination produced by the National Assessment Institute, Block and Associates, NAI/Block, Experior Assessments, Professional Testing, Inc, or Assessment Systems, Inc., shall be considered to be substantially similar to the required examination.

Rulemaking Authority 455.217(2), 455.219(1), 489.108, 489.129(2) FS. Law Implemented 455.217, 489.109, 489.111 FS. History–New 2-25-93, Formerly 21E-16.009, Amended 10-17-93, 7-20-94, 11-25-97, 9-15-99, 4-26-00, 10-24-00, 2-6-03, 1-10-05, 11-3-06, 5-8-07, 12-6-11,______________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Construction Industry Licensing Board

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Construction Industry Licensing Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 14, 2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 27, 2024