The proposed rule amendment incorporates the revised application form into the rule.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Occupational Therapy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B11-2.003Fees; Application

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment incorporates the revised application form into the rule.

SUMMARY: The proposed amendment to Rule 64B11-2.003, F.A.C. incorporates the revised application form DH-MQA 1152 into the rule, including the deletion of the medical errors course requirement for initial licensure. This is necessary as a result of the recent statutory change pursuant to Section 10, Ch. 2016-230, Laws of Florida.

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 amendment 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: 456.013, 468.221, 468.204 FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 456.0635, 468.209, 468.213(1), 468.221 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 Occupational Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B11-2.003 Fees; Application. Each applicant for licensure shall pay an application fee in the amount of $100.00 in the form of a check or money order payable to the Department of Health. This application fee is nonrefundable and may not be used for more than one year from the original submission of the application. After one year from the date of the original submission of an application, a new application and new fee shall be required from any applicant who desires to be considered for licensure. The application shall be made on “State of Florida Application for Licensure as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant,” DH-MQA 1152 (revised 7/16 2-16 ), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-                06410 or http://www.floridasoccupationaltherapy.gov/applications/app-ot-ota.pdf or you may choose to apply through the on-line application located at http://floridasoccupationaltherapy.gov/licensing/.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 468.221, 468.204 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.0635, 468.209, 468.211, 468.221 FS. History–New 4-28-76, Amended 9-9-85, Formerly 21M-13.07, Amended 6-29-89, Formerly 21M-13.007, 61F6-13.007, 59R-61.007, Amended 1-12-09, 5-19-10, 12-19-12, 10-12-14, 2-1-16,                                          .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Occupational Therapy

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 2, 2016

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