The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language due to statutory changes required by HB 1193.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Architecture and Interior Design

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

61G1-17.001Professional Fees for Architects

61G1-17.002Professional Fees for Interior Designers

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language due to statutory changes required by HB 1193.

SUMMARY: To update the rule language.

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: 455.213, 455.213(2), 455.217(4), 455.2281, 455.271, 481.2055, 481.207, 481.229(5)(b) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217(4), 455.2281, 455.271, 455.271(6), 481.207, 481.209, 481.219 F, 481.229 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: Amanda Ackermann, Executive Director, Board of Architecture and Interior Design, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, [phone] or by electronic mail – [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G1-17.001 Professional Fees for Architects.

The following fees and penalties are hereby adopted by the Board:

(1) The fee for licensure by initial examination shall be $35.00.

(2) The biennial renewal fee for individuals electing active status shall be $100.00.

(3) The application fee for a Certificate of Authorization by a corporation or partnership shall be $75.00.

(4) The biennial renewal fee for a Certificate of Authorization shall be $100.00.

(5) through (12) renumbered (3) through (10) No change. 

Rulemaking Authority 455.213, 455.217(4), 455.2281, 455.271, 481.2055, 481.207 FS. Law Implemented 455.217(4), 455.2281, 455.271, 481.207, 481.209, 481.219 FS. History– New 12-23-79, Amended 12-19-82, 5-18-83, 6-12-84, 7-30-85, Formerly 21B-17.01, Amended 9-23-86, 5-16-87, 12-6-87, 4-17-89, 12-24-89, 3-14-91, Formerly 21B-17.001, Amended 9-27-93, 8-21-94, 11-21-94, 4-22-97, 3-15-99, 9-7-04, 10-23-06, 9-24-12, 9-17-17, 10-22-18, 1-6-20,               .

 

61G1-17.002 Professional Fees for Interior Designers.

(1) The application and initial certificate of registration licensure fee for the interior designers shall be thirty dollars ($30). However, in no event will an initial certificate of registration license be issued if the application and initial registration licensure fee and all required documents are not received within 6 months of the date of certification by the Board. In such case, the certification expires and the individual affected must reapply and requalify for licensure based on the laws and rules in effect at the time of the new application.

(2) The biennial renewal fee for individuals electing active status shall be $75100.00.

(3) The application fee for a Certificate of Authorization by a corporation or partnership shall be $75.00.

(4) The biennial renewal fee for a Certificate of Authorization shall be $100.00.

(5) through (6) renumbered (3) through (4) No change.  

(7) Any applicant who takes the professional examination may, upon payment of $50.00 to the Department, and at a mutually convenient time, examine his answers or questions, papers, grades and grading key upon such terms and conditions as set forth by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. All such reviews shall be subject to national and Department testing security requirements in order to insure the integrity of the examination.

(8) The applicant pays examination fees directly to the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ).

(5)(9) No change. 

(6)(10) There shall be a $5.00 fee collected both upon initial certificate of registration licensure and registration license renewal for the purpose of combating unlicensed activity. This fee shall be collected in addition to all other fees collected from each registrant licensee, except that if the Department concurs and the Board is not in deficit, this fee shall be earmarked from the current registration licensure fee.

(11) through (15) renumbered (7) through (11) No change.  

Rulemaking Authority 455.213(2), 455.2281, 455.271, 481.2055, 481.207, 481.229(5)(b) FS. Law Implemented 455.2281, 455.271(6), 481.207, 481.219, 481.229 FS. History–New 12-21-88, Amended 5-10-89, 7-2-89, 12-24-89, 12-3-90, 2-28-91, 5-31-92, 11-11-92, Formerly 21B-17.002, Amended 9-27-93, 11-15-93, 11-21-94, 1-31-96, 10-20-96, 1-10-99, 3-15-99, 9-7-04, 11-9-06, 8-26-12, 9-17-17, 10-22-18, 1-6-20,              .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 16, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 31, 2020