The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to update inspection times and to remove the requirement for biennial self-inspection forms.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Veterinary Medicine

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61G18-15.005: Periodic Inspections
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to update inspection times and to remove the requirement for biennial self-inspection forms.
SUMMARY: Inspection times will be updated and the requirement for biennial self-inspections forms will be removed from the rule.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 474.206, 474.215 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 474.215, 455.243 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Juanita Chastain, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G18-15.005 Periodic Inspections.

(1) The Department shall make inspections of veterinary premises on a rotating basis every two (2) five (5) years, beginning with the lowest permit numbers. Such inspection shall include but not be limited to verification of compliance with Rule 61G18-15.002, F.A.C., governing minimum standards for veterinary premises.

(2) Additionally, the Department shall conduct unannounced routine inspections of one percent (1%) of the veterinary premises each year. The selection of premises to be inspected shall be made by the Department on a random basis.

(3) Biennial self inspection forms will be mailed by the department to each establishment holding a premises permit. The form must be completed and returned to the department within 60 days of receipt. The licensed veterinarian responsible for management of the establishment must affirm that the establishment is in compliance with Rule 61G18-15.002, F.A.C., by signing the form.

Specific Authority 474.206, 474.215 FS. Law Implemented 474.215, 455.243 FS. History–New 5-11-80, Amended 12-5-82, Formerly 21X-15.05, Amended 10-14-86, 3-15-87, 4-8-90, 1-27-92, Formerly 21X-15.005, Amended,                      .

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: June 3, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: March 14, 2008