of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Wilfred Joseph Laroche, filed on October 11, 2012. The Petitioner was seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 64B12-16.003, F.A.C., with regards to an apprentice ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Opticianry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B12-16.003Apprenticeship Requirements and Training Program

The Board of Opticianry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Wilfred Joseph Laroche, filed on October 11, 2012. The Petitioner was seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 64B12-16.003, F.A.C., with regards to an apprentice completing 6,240 hours of training within a five year limit after first registering with the Department. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 38, No. 61, of the October 30, 2012, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on November 2, 2012.

The Board's Order, filed on December 5, 2012, denies the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Board determined that the Petitioner has not completed the requisite number of hours under the supervision of an optician licensed in Florida for at least one year or of a physician or optometrist licensed under the laws of this state. The Board does not possess the authority to vary or waive the requirements of the statute.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Opticianry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.