The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to update and revise Rule 61-31.501, F.A.C., to clarify existing language, revise incorporated form by reference, and address the reduction of the application fee amount within the rule’s ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61-31.501Continuing Education Provider Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to update and revise Rule 61-31.501, F.A.C., to clarify existing language, revise incorporated form by reference, and address the reduction of the application fee amount within the rule’s and form’s text.

SUMMARY: The proposed rulemaking amends Rule 61-31.501, F.A.C., to clarify existing language, revise incorporated form by reference, and address the reduction of the application fee amount within the rule’s and form’s text.

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: the economic review conducted by the Agency.

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: 455.2035, 455.213, 455.2177, 455.2178, 455.2179, 468.8412, 468.8424, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.2123, 455.213, 455.2177, 455.2178, 455.2179, , 468.8412, 468.8424, 559.79, F.S.

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

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Thomas J. Izzo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Thomas J. Izzo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61-31.501 Continuing Education Provider Requirements.

(1) No change.

(2) Approval of Continuing Education Providers:

(a) Provider approval is valid until May 31 of odd numbered years and must be renewed prior to expiration. An apporoved education provider may renew the approval, whether active or inactive, by paying an Education Provider Biennial Approval Renewal fee of $125.00  $250.00.

(b) An applicant who submits form DBPR MRS 0703, “Continuing Education Course Provider”, effective __________April 2013, incorporated herein by reference, which may be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0783 or at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX 03682. Applications for continuing education course provider approval must submit the Education Provider Approval fee of $125.00 $250.00 with the completed application.

(c) No change.

(3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 455.2035, 455.213, 455.2177, 455.2178, 455.2179, 468.8412, 468.8424 FS. Law Implemented 455.2123, 455.213, 455.2177, 455.2178, 455.2179, , 468.8412, 468.8424, 559.79 FS. History– New 1-30-14, Amended       .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Thomas J. Izzo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone].

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Halsey Beshears, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 10, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 14, 2019.