The Board proposed rule amendments are intended to address the requirements for licensure by endorsement.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Veterinary Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G18-14.002Licensure by Endorsement

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposed rule amendments are intended to address the requirements for licensure by endorsement.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments clarify the requirements for those applicants who seek licensure by endorsement.

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, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, 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: 474.206 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 474.217 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: Ruthanne Christie, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751, N13, or by electronic mail - [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G18-14.002 Licensure by Endorsement.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) Applicants for licensure by endorsement shall demonstrate knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of veterinary medicine of Florida by successfully completing the laws and rules portion of the licensure examination.

(5) Applicants who qualify for licensure under Section 474.217, F.S. who have never had disciplinary action taken against any professional license by any jurisdiction may, in lieu of taking the laws and rules portion of the licensure exam, demonstrate knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of veterinary medicine of Florida by completing a Board approved 2 hour continuing education course on Florida’s laws and rules as set forth in Rule 61G18-16.002(2), F.A.C.

(6)  Individuals applying for a temporary license pursuant to Section 474.2125, F.S. in an “emergency” as defined in Section 252.34(4), F.S., may demonstrate knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of veterinary medicine of Florida by preparing and attaching to their application a written acknowledgment of having read Chapters 474, 455, 465, 499, 585, 828, and 893, F.S.; Rule Chapter 61G18, F.A.C.; and the “Practitioner’s Manual, 2006 Edition” published by the Drug Enforcement Administration of the Department of Justice.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 474.206 FS. Law Implemented 474.217 FS. History–New 10-13-85, Formerly 21X-14.02, Amended 11-2-88, 4-30-89, 7-6-92, Formerly 21X-14.002, Amended 5-17-94, 3-7-06, 4-9-08,_____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Veterinary Medicine

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 14, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 27, 2019