The proposed rulemaking seeks to amend Existing Rule 61-30.403, F.A.C., in order to revise rule to amend rule title and rule text to implement “reinstatement process” as required in s. 455.271(6) (a), F.S.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61-30.403Discretionary Hardship Reinstatement of Void Licenses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rulemaking seeks to amend Existing Rule 61-30.403, F.A.C., in order to revise rule to amend rule title and rule text to implement “reinstatement process” as required in s. 455.271(6) (a), F.S.

SUMMARY: Within the provided paragraph, the Department proposes to adopt Rule 61-30.403, F.A.C., to adopt the revised language.

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 economic review conducted by the Agency.

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: 455.2035, 455.271, 468.8315, 468.8325, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED 455.271, 455.219, 468.8314, 468.8315, F.S.

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: Aimee Odom, Rules Coordinator, Division of Professions, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0760, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61-30.403 Reinstatement Process Discretionary Hardship Reinstatement of Void Licenses.

(1) No change.

(2) Complete the form DBPR HI 0401, “Application for Licensure,” effective March 2013, adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 61-30.102, F.A.C. herein. The form may be obtained by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0783, or at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03232. The application shall include a letter requesting reinstatement under this rule and documentation to establish illness or economic hardship including the nature and duration.

(3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 455.2035, 455.271, 468.8315, 468.8325 FS. Law Implemented 455.271, 455.219, 468.8314, 468.8315 FS. History‒New 10-22-13, Amended 10-31-17,          .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Aimee Odom, Rules Coordinator, Division of Professions, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0760, [phone].

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Julie I. Brown, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 23, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 21, 2020 (v. 46, n. 141)