The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to replace a reference to home inspectors with a reference to mold assessors or mold remediators in the “Good Moral Character” section of this rule.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61-31.101License Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to replace a reference to home inspectors with a reference to mold assessors or mold remediators in the “Good Moral Character” section of this rule.

SUMMARY: The amendment will replace a reference to home inspectors with a reference to mold assessors or mold remediators in the “Good Moral Character” section of this 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 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, 468.8413(5), 468.8424 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.213, 468.8413, 468.8414 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: Richard Morrison, Executive Director, Mold-Related Services Licensing Unit, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61-31.101 License Requirements.

(1) through (4) No change.

(5) “Good Moral Character”:

(a) The following shall be considered evidence showing a lack of good moral character for which the Department may deny a licensure application:

1. through 2. No change.

3. The presence of prior civil lawsuits decided adversely against the applicant which involve matters bearing upon moral character and that directly relate to the profession of mold remediators or mold assessors home inspectors or any related professions, such as construction or engineering. Such lawsuits include, but are not limited to: fraud, dishonesty, misrepresentation, concealment of material facts, or practicing a regulated profession without a license or certificate as required by law or rule;

4. through 7. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(6) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 455.2035, 468.8413(5), 468.8424 FS. Law Implemented 455.213, 468.8413, 468.8414 FS. History–New 1-30-14, Amended__________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Richard Morrison, Executive Director, Mold-Related Services Licensing Unit, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ken Lawson, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 31, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 18, 2014