To establish clearly a graduated level of repercussion for failure to obtain the requisite continuing education hours in a biennium based upon established mitigating factors.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

    Board of Veterinary Medicine

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    61G18-30.003Citations

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To establish clearly a graduated level of repercussion for failure to obtain the requisite continuing education hours in a biennium based upon established mitigating factors.

    SUMMARY: Penalty for failure to obtain requisite continuing education hours in a biennium.

    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: 455.224, 474.206 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.224 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: Ruthanne Christie, Executive Director, Division of Professions, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    61G18-30.003 Citations.

    (1) through (3) No change.

    (4) Pursuant to Section 455.224, F.S., the Board sets forth below those violations for which there is no substantial threat to the public health, safety, and welfare; or, if there is a substantial threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, such potential for harm has been removed prior to the issuance of the citation. The Board hereby designates the following as citation violations which shall result in a penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00) unless otherwise noted:

    (a) through (e) No change.

    (f) Failure to obtain or complete the continuing education required for licensure renewal within the biennium. The licensee shall be required to complete the hours needed within 6 months of the date of issuance of the citation. These hours shall not be used for license renewal during the biennium in which they were earned.

    1. If the licensee responds to the audit letter and the required continuing education hours were not completed prior to the end of the biennium, but the licensee provides proof of completion within 60 days of receipt of initial audit letter, the licensee shall be issued a Notice of Non-compliance.  These hours shall not be used for license renewal during the biennium in which they were earned.

    2. If the licensee responds to the audit but cannot provide proof that the required continuing education hours were completed, the licensee will be issued a citation in the amount of $250. The licensee shall be required to complete the hours needed within 6 months of the date of issuance of the citation. These hours shall not be used for license renewal during the biennium in which they were earned.

    3. If the licensee fails to respond to the continuing education audit the licensee will be issued a citation in the amount of $500.  The licensee shall be required to complete the hours needed within 6 months of the date of issuance of the citation.  These hours shall not be used for license renewal during the biennium in which they were earned.

    4. If a licnesee responds to the continuing education audit with an explanation and documentation of an illness or hardship which prevented them from completing the required continuing education within the biennium the Board, or the Board Chair when delegated by the Board, may grant up to a 6 month extension during which the licensee shall be required to complete the hours needed.  These hours shall not be used for license renewal during the biennium in which they were earned.

    (g) through (h) No change.

    (5) through (7) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 455.224, 474.206 FS. Law Implemented 455.224 FS. History–New 1-1-92, Formerly 21X-30.003, Amended 7-4-95, 5-13-96, 2-17-02, 6-16-14, 12-30-14,                               .

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Veterinary Medicine

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

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 8, 2016

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 18, 2016

Document Information

Comments Open:
5/5/2016
Summary:
Penalty for failure to obtain requisite continuing education hours in a biennium.
Purpose:
To establish clearly a graduated level of repercussion for failure to obtain the requisite continuing education hours in a biennium based upon established mitigating factors.
Rulemaking Authority:
455.224, 474.206 FS
Law:
455.224 FS
Contact:
Ruthanne Christie, Executive Director, Division of Professions, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783
Related Rules: (1)
61G18-30.003. Citations