The proposed changes to subsection (1) are to update the rule to conform to the procedures currently used by the department.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B8-52.003Procedure for Approval of Attendance at Continuing Education Courses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to subsection (1) are to update the rule to conform to the procedures currently used by the department.

SUMMARY: Update 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, and the substance of the rule amendment, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary because the rule does not impose additional rights, obligations, or duties on any persons or any businesses, 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: 478.43(1), (4), 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 456.033, 478.43(4), 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) 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: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Electrolysis Council/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B8-52.003 Procedure for Approval of Attendance at Continuing Education Courses.

(1) During the license renewal period of each biennium, a postcard renewal reminder an application for renewal will be mailed to each licensee by the Department at the last address provided to the Board. Failure to receive any notification during this period does not relieve the licensee of responsibility of meeting the continuing education requirements. Renewal of the license will occur according to the procedures described in Rule 64B8-54.001, F.A.C. The application for renewal shall include a form on which the licensee shall state whether the licensee has completed the required continuing education and what number of hours were completed in the relevant biennium or year. The licensee must retain such receipts, vouchers, certificates, or other papers as may be necessary to document completion of the appropriate continuing education offerings listed on the renewal form for a period of not less than 4 years from the date the offering was taken. The Department will verify completion of all required continuing education hours through the licensee's continuing education tracking account at www.cebroker.com upon the licensee's application for renewal of licensure. Licensees may obtain more information regarding reporting and tracking of continuing education hours at http://www.flhealthsource.gov/requirements. The Council will audit at random a number of licensees as is necessary to assure that the continuing education requirements are met. Failure to document compliance with the continuing education requirements or the furnishing of false or misleading information regarding compliance shall be grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to Section 478.52(1)(a), F.S.

(2) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 478.43(1), (4), 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.033, 478.43(4), 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) FS. History–New 6-1-93, Formerly 21M-77.003, 61F6-77.003, Amended 5-11-95, Formerly 59R-52.003, Amended 2-9-98, 2-16-99, 2-17-00, 9-21-00, 8-13-02, 4-26-09,                                 .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Electrolysis Council

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 29, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 26, 2016