The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Barbers’ Board

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61G3-16.002: Reexamination
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board has determined that the amended changes to the rule will not have an impact on small businesses.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 455.217(2), 476.064(4), 476.114(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217(2), 476.114(3) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G3-16.002 Reexamination.

(1) An applicant who fails the state examination for licensure in whole or in part shall be required to pay the reexamination fee as set forth in Rule 61G3-20.002, F.A.C.

(2) An applicant shall be required to retake only the portion of the examination on which he or she failed to achieve a passing grade. However, An an applicant must pass both portions of the examination within a one year period from the date of the first licensure examination attempt at either part in order to qualify for licensure.

(3) An applicant who fails the practical portion of the examination may apply to the Department to retake the practical portion of the examination at least 30 days prior to the next administration date, provided that the applicant pays the reexamination fee as set forth in Rule 61G3-20.002, F.A.C.

(3)(4) An applicant who fails the written portion of the examination may apply to the Department to retake the written portion of the examination by providing an application and paying the reexamination fee as set forth in Rule 61G3-20.002, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 455.217(2), 476.064(4), 476.114(3) FS. Law Implemented 455.217(2), 476.114(3) FS. History–New 7-16-80, Amended 4-6-82, 4-21-83, Formerly 21C-16.02, Amended 11-12-87, Formerly 21C-16.002, Amended 11-12-00,_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Barbers’ Board
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Barbers’ Board
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 3, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: July 2, 2009