The Board proposes the promulgation of the rule to comport with s. 455.271(6)(a), F.S., as amended in 2019.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Professional Geologists

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G16-4.005Reactivation of Null and Void Licenses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the promulgation of the rule to comport with s. 455.271(6)(a), F.S., as amended in 2019.

SUMMARY: A rule will be promulgated to comport with s. 455.271(6)(a), F.S.

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: 455.271(6)(a) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.271(6)(a) 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: Richard Morrison, Executive Director, Board of Professional Geologists, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1039; [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G16-4.005 Reinstatement of Null and Void Licenses.

The license of a delinquent licensee, who does not achieve active or inactive status before the end of the current biennial licensure period, shall be null and void and reinstatement shall require meeting all the current requirements for initial licensure.

Rulemaking Authority 455.271(6)(a), F.S., Law Implemented 455.271(6)(a) FS. History-New,_____________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Geologists

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 22, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 14, 2020