The proposed rule amendments are intended to clarify the requirements for those seeking 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 proposed rule amendments are intended to clarify the requirements for those seeking licensure by endorsement.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments clarify the requirements for 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 (2) No change.

(3) For purposes of Section 474.217(1)(a), F.S., in order for another state’s licensure requirements to be considered substantially similar to, equivalent to, or more stringent than the requirements of Chapter 474, F.S., the other state as of the date the application for endorsement is received by the Board, must require the following:

(a) Applicants must submit an official score transfer from American Association of State Veterinary Boards (AAVSB) for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or National Board Examination (NBE) and Clinical Competency Test (CCT).  If licensed prior to 1979 applicants only need to submit an official score transfer for the National Board Examination (NBE). National Board Examination with a passing score on the National Board Examination of Veterinary Medicine equivalent to or higher than 1.0 standard deviation below the mean score. The mean score and standard deviation are statistically arrived at on the basis of the performance of the criterion population taking the examination on the common testing date. The criterion population is defined as candidates from American Veterinary Medical Association accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States and Canada who are taking the National Board Examination for the first time. For applicants that have taken the National Board Examination (NBE) after December 1, 1992, a passing score on the NBE shall be a scaled score of four hundred twenty-five (425) on a scale ranging from two hundred (200) to eight hundred (800);

(b) Applicants who have taken an exam other than those listed above must submit a detailed psychomentric evaluation of the exam demonstrating that the exam taken is equivalent or more stringent than the examination required in Florida. The candidate population is defined as candidates who are graduates of American Veterinary Medical Association accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine who graduated the year in which they are taking the Clinical Competency Test and are taking it for the first time. For applicants taking the Clinical Competency Test (CCT) after December 1, 1992, a passing score on the CCT shall be a scaled score of four hundred twenty-five (425) on a scale ranging from two hundred (200) to eight hundred (800); and

(c) Graduation from a school of veterinary medicine meeting the requirements specified in Rule 61G18-13.002, F.A.C.

(4) through (6) No change. 

Rulemaking 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, 10-1-19,                 .

 

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: July 17, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 11, 2020