The purpose and effect of this rule development is to implement the statutory amendments in Section 4, 2008-121, Laws of Florida.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B14-2.0015: Application, Examination and Initial Licensure Fees
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development is to implement the statutory amendments in Section 4, 2008-121, Laws of Florida.
SUMMARY: In the proposed rule amendment, the statutory amendments in Section 4, 2008-121, Laws of Florida are implemented.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The Board has determined that the proposed rule will not have an impact on small business. No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.013(2), 468.803(2)(a) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(2), 468.803(2)(a), (5)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B14-2.0015 Application, Examination and Initial Licensure Fees.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) An applicant for a residency or an internship shall remit an application fee of $250.00 and a registration fee of $250.00 at the time the application is submitted.

(4)(3) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.004(5), 456.013(2), 468.803(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(2), 456.025(1), 468.803(2)(a), (5)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) FS. History–New 9-2-98, Formerly 64B-3.003, Amended 2-8-01, 5-30-02,________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 1, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: October 10, 2008