The proposed rule is being repealed as it is now superseded by statute 474.221, F.S., and 456.076, F.S., which establishes the impaired practitioner programs for all Health Boards at the Florida Department of Health and ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Veterinary Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G18-20.001Approval of Treatment Programs for Impaired Veterinarians

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule is being repealed as it is now superseded by statute 474.221, F.S., and 456.076, F.S., which establishes the impaired practitioner programs for all Health Boards at the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule is being repealed.

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: 474.221 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:

 

The following rule is being repealed:

61G18-20.001 Approval of Treatment Programs for Impaired Veterinarians.

Rulemaking Authority 474.206 FS. Law Implemented 474.221 FS. History–New 10-17-85, Formerly 21X-20.01, 21X-20.001, Repealed                              .

 

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 21, 2024