The Board proposes this rule amendment to clarify the Board's interpretation of Section 457.105(2)(b), FS.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Acupuncture

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B1-4.0011Documentation Necessary for Licensure Application

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to clarify the Board's interpretation of Section 457.105(2)(b), F.S.

SUMMARY: The rule amendments are necessary to clarify the requirements of Section 457.105(2)(b), F.S., regarding Documentation Necessary for Licensure Application.

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: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

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: 457.104 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.048, 457.105 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: Anthony Jusevitch, Executive Director, Board of Acupuncture/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B1-4.0011 Documentation Necessary for Licensure Application.

(1) A properly completed application shall be submitted on Department of Health Form Acupuncture Application for Licensure with Instructions, DH-MQA 1116, 9/12 12/09, adopted and incorporated herein by reference as this Board’s application and available on the web at www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/acupunct. To complete the application attach the appropriate fees and supporting documents and submit it to the address listed on the instructions Board Office.

(2) No change.

(3) 60 college credit hours shall mean 60 academic credit hours. An accredited postsecondary institution is an institution that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or a regional an accrediting agency body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Rulemaking Authority 457.104 FS. Law Implemented 456.048, 457.105 FS. History–New 2-18-98, Amended 10-11-04, 5-25-09, 8-5-10,_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Acupuncture

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Acupuncture

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 14, 2012

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 16, 2013