The Board proposes the amendment of the rule to implement Chapter 2020-160, Laws of Florida.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Landscape Architecture

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G10-18.002Board Approval of Continuing Education Providers

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the amendment of the rule to implement Chapter 2020-160, Laws of Florida.

SUMMARY: Language will be amended to implement Chapter 2020-160, Laws of Florida.

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: 455.2124, 455.2179, 481.306, 481.313 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.2179, 481.313, 553.841 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 Landscape Architecture, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751; [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G10-18.002 Board Approval of Continuing Education Providers.

(1) through (4) No change.

(5) In addition, a licensee shall receive continuing education credit for any course approved by the Landscape Architect Continuing Education System (LACES) or another nationally recognized clearinghouse for continuing education provided the course relates to and will increase a licensee’s basic knowledge of landscape architecture, as determined by the Board.

(a) The licensee must submit the following items to the Board to receive credit for LACES courses.

1. Course completion certificate showing the following information:

a. The licensee’s name

b. The licensee’s Florida Registered Landscape Architect License number

c. That the course is LACES approved

d. The total hours of credit received for the course

2. Summary of the course content or subject matter for determination that the course relates to and will increase a licensee’s basic knowledge of landscape architecture.

(b) All documentation must be received at least 60 days prior to the end of the renewal cycle.

Rulemaking Authority 455.2124, 455.2179, 481.306, 481.313 FS. Law Implemented 455.2179, 481.313, 553.841 FS. History–New 9-19-01, Amended 6-6-02, 4-13-03, 7-6-05, 12-21-09, 6-16-14, 1-27-15,                   .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Landscape Architecture

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Landscape Architecture

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 20, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 6, 2020