The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify reinstatement of null and void license as provided in Rule 61G16-4.004, F.A.C.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Professional Geologists

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61G16-8.001: License and Certification Renewal
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify reinstatement of null and void license as provided in Rule 61G16-4.004, F.A.C.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will clarify reinstatement of null and void license as provided in Rule 61G16-4.004, F.A.C.
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: 455.02(2), 455.271(6)(b),(9), 468.4315(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.02(2), 455.271(6)(b), (9) 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: Rick Morrison, Executive Director, Board of Professional Geologists, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0764

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G16-8.001 License and Certification Renewal and Reinstatement.

Licenses and Certificates are renewed biennially on July 31 of even numbered years.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) A revoked or null and void license may not be renewed; however, it may be reinstated as provided in Rule 61G16-4.004, F.A.C. Anyone with a revoked or null and void license who wishes to provide professional geological services shall obtain a current, active status license prior to practicing or be subject to discipline by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation apply as though never before licensed.

(4) No change.

Specific Authority 455.02(2), 455.271(6)(b), (9), 468.4315(3) FS. Law Implemented 455.02(2), 455.271(6)(b), (9) FS. History–New 10-3-04, Amended__________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Geologists
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Geologists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 25, 2007
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: July 20, 2007