of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Melinda Grimmage, filed on June 10, 2014. Petitioner did not cite any section of the Florida Statutes. However, it appears that the Petitioner was requesting a variance of ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Cosmetology

The Board of Cosmetology hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Melinda Grimmage, filed on June 10, 2014. Petitioner did not cite any section of the Florida Statutes. However, it appears that the Petitioner was requesting a variance of the statute relating to scope of practice of a Florida hair braider registration, which is found in subsection 477.013(9), Florida Statutes. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 40, No. 125, of the June 27, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on July 15, 2014.

The Board's Order, filed on August 21, 2014, denies the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Board determined that the Petitioner was requesting a variance of a statute, and that granting a variance or waiver of a statute is beyond the Board’s authority pursuant to Section 120.542, Florida Statutes.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Board of Cosmetology, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202.