The Board proposes a rule amendment to correct language in the rule relating to eligibility for a refund, the initial licensure fee.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Nursing Home Administrators

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B10-12.0001Fees

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes a rule amendment to correct language in the rule relating to eligibility for a refund, the initial licensure fee.

SUMMARY: To correct language in 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: The rule amendment clarifies when an applicant is eligible to receive a refund, the initial licensure fee. This amendment will not have an adverse impact on small business nor increase in costs to any entity in excess of $200,000 within 1 year; further, legislative ratification will not be necessary, as costs will not to exceed $1 million in 5 years.

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(1), (3), (10), 456.036(3), (4), (7), (8), 468.1685(1), 468.1695(2), (4), 468.1705(1), (4), 468.1715(3), 468.1725(2), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(2), 456.025(1), (3), (10), (11), 456.036(3), (4), (7), (8), 468.1695(2), (4), 468.1705(1), (4), 468.1715(1), (3), 468.1725(2), 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, Executive Director, Board of Nursing Home Administrators, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257; 850- 245-4393.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B10-12.0001 Fees.

(1) through (2) No change

(3) The initial licensure fee, whether by examination or endorsement, is $500.00. An applicant not eligible for licensure may receive a refund of the initial licensure fee.

(4) through (18) No change

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(2), 456.025(1), (3), (10), 456.036(3), (4), (7), (8), 468.1685(1), 468.1695(2), (4), 468.1705(1), (4), 468.1715(3), 468.1725(2) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(2), 456.025(1), (3), (10), (11), 456.036(3), (4), (7), (8), 468.1695(2), (4), 468.1705(1), (4), 468.1715(1), (3), 468.1725(2), FS. History–New 9-7-16,                             .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing Home Administrators

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing Home Administrators

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 13, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 1, 2017