The Department intends to repeal Rule Chapter 65E-10, F.A.C. The rules are unnecessary as their provisions are captured in other rule chapters.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Mental Health Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65E-10.013Applicability

65E-10.014Definitions

65E-10.016Licensing Requirements

65E-10.018Client Eligibility for Placement in Residential Treatment Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to repeal Rule Chapter 65E-10, F.A.C. The rules are unnecessary as their provisions are captured in other rule chapters.

SUMMARY: The rule chapter will be repealed.

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 Department used a checklist to conduct an economic analysis and determine if there is an adverse impact or regulatory costs associated with this rule that exceeds the criteria in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. Based upon this analysis, the Department has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification.

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: 394.4781(3), (4), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 394.4781(3), (4), F.S.

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: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at [phone] or [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

65E-10.013 Applicability.

Rulemaking Authority 394.4781(3) FS. Law Implemented 394.4781(3), (4) FS. History–New 3-1-84, Formerly 10E-10.13, Amended 4-8-96, 8-12-96, Formerly 10E-10.013, Amended 4-3-12. Repealed.

 

65E-10.014 Definitions.

Rulemaking Authority 394.4781(3), (4) FS. Law Implemented 394.4781(3) FS. History–New 3-1-84, Formerly 10E-10.14, Amended 4-8-96, Formerly 10E-10.014, Amended 9-14-98, 4-3-12. Repealed.

 

65E-10.016 Licensing Requirements.

Rulemaking Authority 394.4781(3), (4) FS. Law Implemented 394.4781(4) FS. History–New 3-1-84, Formerly 10E-10.16, Amended 4-8-96, Formerly 10E-10.016, Amended 4-3-12. Repealed.

 

65E-10.018 Client Eligibility for Placement in Residential Treatment Programs.

Rulemaking Authority 394.4781(3) FS. Law Implemented 394.4781(3), (4) FS. History–New 3-1-84, Formerly 10E-10.18, Amended 4-8-96, Formerly 10E-10.018, Amended 4-3-12. Repealed.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Heather Allman

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Shevaun L. Harris

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 9, 2021