The rule is repealed because its provisions are no longer applicable due to new statutory requirements in s. 456.0145, F.S., regarding licensure by endorsement. Any person desiring to obtain licensure by endorsement as an ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Opticianry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B12-9.017Eligibility of Individuals Practing in a State in Which Licensure is Not Required.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule is repealed because its provisions are no longer applicable due to new statutory requirements in s. 456.0145, F.S., regarding licensure by endorsement. Any person desiring to obtain licensure by endorsement as an optician will now be required to apply to the Department of Health using a new form incorporated in rule 64B12-9.016, titled Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE).

SUMMARY: The rule is repealed because its provisions are no longer applicable due to new statutory requirements in s. 456.0145, F.S., regarding licensure by endorsement. Any person desiring to obtain licensure by endorsement as an optician will now be required to apply to the Department of Health using a new form incorporated in rule 64B12-9.016, titled Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE).

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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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: 484.005 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 484.007(1)(d)3. 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: Ashleigh Irving, Executive Director, Board of Opticianry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

The following rule is being repealed:

64B12-9.017 Eligibility of Individuals Practicing in a State in Which Licensure is Not Required.

Specific Authority 484.005 FS. Law Implemented 484.007(1)(d)3. FS. History–New 7-5-07,Repealed.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Opticianry

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 20, 2024