The Board proposes the amendment to update the rule language.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Acupuncture

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B1-3.009Licensure by Endorsement Through National Certification

64B1-3.010Licensure by Endorsement Through Another State License

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the amendment to update the rule language.

SUMMARY: To update the rule language.

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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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, 457.105 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 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: Kama Monroe, JD, Executive Director, Board of Acupuncture, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B1-3.009 Licensure by Endorsement Through National Certification.

Pursuant to Section 457.105(2)(c), F.S., the Board of Acupuncture will certify for licensure by endorsement those applicants who:

(1) Establish successful completion of a board-approved national certification or recertification process. The applicant must establish successful completion of a board-approved national certification process by requesting notification of certification or recertification be provided to the Board by the national certification organization. For the purpose of this requirement the Board approves the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) certification in Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine.

(2) No change.

Rulemaking Authority Law Implemented 457.105 FS. History–New 10-1-89, Amended 2-27-92, Formerly 21AA-3.009, 61F1-3.009, Amended 3-31-96, 11-13-96, Formerly 59M-3.009, Amended 10-15-97, 4-29-99, 1-1-04, 10-11-04, 2-7-17,                      .

 

64B1-3.010 Licensure by Endorsement Through Another State License.

Pursuant to Section 457.105(2)(c), F.S., the Board of Acupuncture will certify for licensure those applicants who:

(1) Submit proof of being actively licensed in a state which has examination requirements that are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those of this state at the time applicant was licensed. Applicants must establish their other state licensure by requesting the licensing authority of the other state provide to the Board a statement which indicates the current status of the applicant’s license as of the date of statement, the expiration date of the other state license, and the basis for issuing the other state license in effect at the time applicant was licensed including the state’s laws and rules and examination requirements.

(2) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 457.104, 457.105 FS. Law Implemented 457.105 FS. History–New 10-1-89, Amended 2-27-92, Formerly 21AA-3.010, 61F1-3.010, Amended 2-20-96, Formerly 59M-3.010, Amended 4-7-98, 2-22-01, 2-7-17,               .

 

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: March 23, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 24, 2018