notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Scott Chaput, filed on December 14, 2012. The Petitioner was seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 64B12-9.017, F.A.C., with regards to the time limit an ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Opticianry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B12-9.017:Eligibility of Individuals Practicing in a State in Which Licensure is Not Required.

The Board of Opticianry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Scott Chaput, filed on December 14, 2012. The Petitioner was seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 64B12-9.017, F.A.C., with regards to the time limit an Apprenticeship Sponsor Attestation form must be provided to the Board.

The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 39, No.102, of the May 24, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held telephonically, on June 7, 2013.

The Board’s Order, filed on July 3, 2013, denies the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Board determined that the Petitioner has not demonstrated that application of the rule would create a substantial hardship or violate the principles of fairness.

A copy of the Board’s Order may be obtained by contacting: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Opticianry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.