For Rule 61G15-22.0001 the purpose of the amendment is to clarify that the 1 hour of professional ethics and 1 hour of laws and rules CE required by statute must be obtained from Florida Board approved courses only. For Rule 61G15-22.006 the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

61G15-22.001Continuing Education Requirements

61G15-22.006Demonstrating Compliance

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For Rule 61G15-22.0001, F.A.C., the purpose of the amendment is to clarify that the 1 hour of professional ethics and 1 hour of laws and rules CE required by statute must be obtained from Florida Board approved courses only. For Rule 61G15-22.006, F.A.C., the purpose of the amendment is to add a requirement that any investigation of a licensee for alleged disciplinary violations shall be expanded to include investigation of whether the licensee is in compliance with the Board’s continuing education requirements.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: CE requirements and investigation of licensees for alleged violations.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 455.213(6), 455.2178, 471.008, 471.017(3), 471.0195 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.2177, 455.2178, 471.017(3), 471.019, 471.0195 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Zana Raybon, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303; [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.