variance or waiver filed by Michele Sousa regarding Rule 64B12-9.016, F.A.C., which requires that applicants be actively licensed to practice opticianry, in another state, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States, for a period of more than 3 ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Opticianry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B12-9.016Eligibility of Individuals Licensed in Another State

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 28, 2019, the Board of Opticianry, received a petition for variance or waiver filed by Michele Sousa regarding Rule 64B12-9.016, F.A.C., which requires that applicants be actively licensed to practice opticianry, in another state, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States, for a period of more than 3 years immediately preceding application. Petitioner did not maintain her license for the required period and is asking the Board to consider an exception to the rule requirement that she has actively worked in the optical field for over 25 years and that she be allowed to take the exam. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Opticianry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, at the above address or telephone [phone] or by email: [e-mail].