The Council proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for electrologists practicing laser and light-based hair removal.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Medicine

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64B8-56.002Equipment and Devices; Protocols for Laser and Light-Based Devices

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Council proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for electrologists practicing laser and light-based hair removal.

    SUMMARY: Subsection (2)(b): this is not a change in position but rather a clarification that all electrologists practicing laser and light-based hair removal are required to pass the CME certification test by SCMHR.

    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: 478.43 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 458.331(1)(v), 458.348(3), 478.42(5), 478.43(4) 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, Electrolysis Council/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    64B8-56.002 Equipment and Devices; Protocols for Laser and Light-Based Devices

    (1) No change.

    (2) An electrologist may not use laser or light-based devices for hair removal or reduction unless they:

    (a) No change.

    (b) Have passed the Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal test for certification as a Certified Medical Electrologist, or proof of having passed a substantially equivalent test for certification as determined by the Council been certified in the use of laser and light-based devices for the removal or reduction of hair by a national certification organization approved by the Council and the Board;

    (c) through (d) No change.

    (3) through (6) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 458.331(1)(v), 478.43(1), (4) FS. Law Implemented 458.331(1)(v), 458.348(3), 478.42(5), 478.43(4) FS. History–New 9-12-01, Amended 2-28-02, 7-23-06, 3-12-08, 11-4-14,                 .

     

    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 3, 2016

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 11, 2016

Document Information

Comments Open:
8/26/2016
Summary:
Subsection (2)(b): this is not a change in position but rather a clarification that all electrologists practicing laser and light-based hair removal are required to pass the CME certification test by SCMHR.
Purpose:
The Council proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for electrologists practicing laser and light-based hair removal.
Rulemaking Authority:
478.43 FS.
Law:
458.331(1)(v), 458.348(3), 478.42(5), 478.43(4) FS.
Contact:
Allen Hall, Executive Director, Electrolysis Council/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255.
Related Rules: (1)
64B8-56.002. Equipment and Devices; Protocols for Laser and Light-Based Devices