The board proposes this rule amendment to update form DH-MQA 1264, "Massage Establishment Change of Location/Name Application."

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Massage Therapy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B7-26.007Transfer of Massage Establishment License

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The board proposes this rule amendment to update form DH-MQA 1264, "Massage Establishment Change of Location/Name Application."

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment is necessary to update the existing form, which is incorporated into the rule.

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: 480.035(7), 480.043(2), (9) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 480.035(7), 480.043(2), (9) 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: Christy Robinson, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B7-26.007 Transfer of Massage Establishment License.

(1) When there is no change of ownership or location, the owner may change the business name of the establishment. The owner shall apply for a change of business name by submitting a completed Form DH-MQA 1264 "Massage Establishment Change of Location/Name Application" (Rev. 6/14) Application for Licensure-Massage Establishment, Form BMT3, effective 1/98, incorporated herein by reference, accompanied by the application fee provided in subsection 64B7-27.100(2)(d)003(2), F.A.C. The form and the attached instructions may be obtained from the Board Office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or from the website located at http://floridas massagetherapy.gov. When a massage establishment business name is changed, without a change in ownership or location, a new establishment inspection is not required.

(2) When there is no change of ownership, the owner of a massage establishment may transfer the license from one location to another. The owner shall apply for a change of location by submitting a completed Form DH-MQA 1264 "Massage Establishment Change of Location/Name Application" (Rev. 6/14), Application for Licensure-Massage Establishment, accompanied by the application fee provided in subsection 64B7-27.100(2)(e)003(3), F.A.C. A massage establishment license may not be transferred from one location to another until after inspection by the department.

Specific Authority 480.035(7), 480.043(2), (9) FS. Law Implemented 480.043(2), (7), (9) FS. History–New 5-17-90, Formerly 21L-26.007, 61G11-26.007, Amended 9-14-98,_____________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 18, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 10, 2014