The Board proposes to create the rule in order to list the requirements for licensees to demonstrate their continued eligibility for licensure.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Pilot Commissioners

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61G14-12.0015: License and Certificate Retention Eligibility
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to create the rule in order to list the requirements for licensees to demonstrate their continued eligibility for licensure.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: License and Certificate Retention Eligibility.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 310.085 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 310.073, 310.081(3), 310.091(3), 310.121(2) 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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Board of Pilot Commissioners, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

61G14-12.0015 License and Certificate Retention Eligibility.

(1) Licensees and Certificate holders, without regard to the status of their license or certificate, must reestablish their qualifications to hold the license or certificate by January 31 of each odd numbered year, in order to retain the license or certificate, through submission to the Board office of each of the following:

(a) Documentary evidence that the license or certificate holder remains in active service as required by Section 310.081(3)(e), Florida Statutes;

1. Active service by a pilot shall be established by submitting documentation of the identity of and the number of vessels piloted during the prior biennial period. A pilot who regularly takes a turn on duty is in _active service. Exceptions will be made from the active service definition for illness or injury not preventing performance as a pilot for more than twelve (12) consecutive months.

2. Active service by a deputy pilot shall be established by submitting a certification, from the licensed state pilots at the port being served during the prior biennial period, of availability and satisfactory training in accordance with the approved training plan.

(b) The biennial fee required by Section 310.121(2), Florida Statutes, and specified in Rule 61G14-14.004, F.A.C.;

(c) Annual documentary evidence of continued good physical and mental health required by Sections 310.073 and 310.081, Florida Statutes and Rule 61G14-20.001, F.A.C.; and

(d) Certificate of successful completion of a Board-approved course in professional skills including certification in the proper and efficient use of radar.

(2) License or certificate holders who fail to comply with this rule shall surrender their licenses or certificates to the Board until compliant.

Specific Authority 310.085 FS. Law Implemented 310.073, 310.081(3), 310.091(3), 310.121(2) FS. History–New                                _________.