The Board proposes this rule amendment to incorporate the forms developed for the pro bono method of achieving the required biennial continuing education.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Massage

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B7-32.001: Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to incorporate the forms developed for the pro bono method of achieving the required biennial continuing education.

SUMMARY: This rule amendment will incorporate the forms developed for the pro bono method of achieving the required biennial continuing education.

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: 456.013, 480.0415 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 480.0415 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Anthony Jusevitch, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B7-32.001 Definitions.

For the purposes of this rule chapter a “classroom hour” shall be defined as no less than 50 minutes of any one clock hour during which the student participates in a learning activity of the school. For the coursework required in paragraph 64B7-32.003(1)(b), F.A.C., the participation must be in the physical presence of a member of the faculty of the school.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 480.035(7) FS. Law Implemented 480.033(9), 480.041(1)(b) FS. History–New 3-25-86, Formerly 21L-32.001, 61G11-32.001, Amended_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 21, 2011

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: April 6, 2012