The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete the definition for “Branch Office” and renumber the rule accordingly.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
    Board of Optometry

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
    64B13-16.001Definitions
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete the definition for “Branch Office” and renumber the rule accordingly.
    SUMMARY: The rule amendment will delete the definition for “Branch Office” and renumber the rule accordingly.
    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: 463.005(1)(a) FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 463.001, 463.011 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: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Optometry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    64B13-16.001 Definitions.

    For purposes of interpreting this rule chapter, the following terms are defined as stated below:

    (1) No change.

    (2) Branch Office License is defined as the certificate issued pursuant to Rule 64B13-16.002, Florida Administrative Code, to a licensed practitioner or certified optometrist, which authorizes the practice of optometry by that individual at more than one location.

    (3) through (5) renumbered (2) through (4) No change.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority 463.005(1)(a) FS. Law Implemented 463.001, 463.011 FS. History–New 5-29-90, Formerly 21Q-16.001, 61F8-16.001, 59V-16.001, Amended               .


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Optometry
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Optometry
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 11, 2012
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 11, 2012

     

Document Information

Comments Open:
1/7/2013
Summary:
The rule amendment will delete the definition for “Branch Office” and renumber the rule accordingly.
Purpose:
The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete the definition for “Branch Office” and renumber the rule accordingly.
Rulemaking Authority:
463.005(1)(a) FS.
Law:
463.001, 463.011 FS.
Contact:
Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Optometry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
Related Rules: (1)
64B13-16.001. Definitions