The proposed rule development is intended to update language regarding licensure by examination.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B8-51.002Licensure by Examination

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule development is intended to update language regarding licensure by examination.

SUMMARY: Update rule language regarding licensure by examination.

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: 478.43(1), (4) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.0635, 478.45 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: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Medicine; Electrolysis Council, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253, [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B8-51.002 Licensure by Examination.

(1) Every applicant for licensure as an electrologist by examination shall demonstrate to the Council that the applicant:

(a) through (d) No change.

(e) Has successfully completed the requirements of a pre-licensure an electrolysis training program approved by the Council for:consisting of 120 hours academic training and a minimum of 200 hours of practical application.

1. The combined epilator, laser, and light-based curriculum defined in Rules 64B8-53.002, Florida Administrative Code, effective February 15, 2017; or

2. The epilator curriculum required for applicants who completed the training prior to March 1, 2018.

(f) through (g) No change.

(2) The Electrolysis Licensure Examination shall be any national examination pursuant to Section 456.017, F.S. and approved by the Board for the practice of electrology the International Board of Electrologist Certification (IBEC) national examination. The requirements and standards of the national examination shall comply with the requirements set forth in Rule 64B-1.011, F.A.C. 

(3) Each national examination provider shall set tThe minimum passing score for its exam the examination shall be set by the national examination provider.

(4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 478.43(1), (4) FS. Law Implemented 456.017, 456.0635, 478.45 FS. History–New 5-31-93, Formerly 21M-76.002, 61F6-76.002, Amended 7-11-95, Formerly 59R-51.002, Amended 11-13-97, 2-17-00, 5-28-00, 11-27-14,                .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Electrolysis Council

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 8, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 18, 2017