Paragraph 11B-20.001(2)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Certification Application, form CJSTC-71, to add Breath Test-9000 to the instructor certification categories, pursuant to the implementation of CMI, ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

11B-20.001Definitions and Minimum Requirements for General Certification of Instructors

11B-20.0013Commission Instructor Certification Categories

11B-20.0014Minimum Requirements for High-Liability and Specialized Instructor Certifications

11B-20.0016Inspection of Instructor Certification Applications

11B-20.0017Maintenance and Duration of Instructor Certifications

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Paragraph 11B-20.001(2)(a), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Certification Application, form CJSTC-71, to add Breath Test-9000 to the instructor certification categories, pursuant to the implementation of CMI, Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)3.a., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Competency Checklist, form CJSTC-81, to add Breath Test-9000 to the instructor certification categories, pursuant to the implementation of CMI, Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-20.0013(3)(e), F.A.C.: Adds Breath Test Instructor Certification-Intoxilyzer 9000 to the list of Commission-approved Specialized Instructor Certification, pursuant to the implementation of CMI, Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-20.0014(1)(d), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Competency Checklist, form CJSTC-81, to add Breath Test-9000 to the instructor certification categories, pursuant to the implementation of CMI, Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Sub-paragraph 11B-20.0014(2)(a)2., F.A.C.: Removes Vehicle Operations Instructor Course retirement date.

Sub-paragraph 11B-20.0014(2)(b)2., F.A.C.: Removes Firearms Instructor Course retirement date.

Sub-paragraph 11B-20.0014(2)(d)3., F.A.C.: Removes First Responder Instructor Course retirement date.

Sub-paragraph 11B-20.0014(3)(d)3., F.A.C.: Revises the Breath Test Instructor Certification terminology to reflect that instructor applicants may have a minimum of three years’ experience as a “permitted” breath test operator and agency inspector rather than “certified”.

Paragraph 11B-20.0014(3)(e), F.A.C.: Adds Breath Test Instructor Certification-Intoxilyzer 9000 as a Commission-approved Specialized Instructor Certification course, pursuant to CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000, and includes certification requirements for Intoxilyzer 9000 Breath Test Operator, Agency Inspector, Breath Test Instructor, and associated renewal courses.

Subsection 11B-20.0016(2), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Certification Deficiency Notification, form CJSTC-271, to add Breath Test-Intoxilyzer 9000 to the instructor certification categories, pursuant to implementation of the CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Rule 11B-20.0017, F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Compliance Application, form CJSTC-84, to add Breath Test-Intoxilyzer 9000 to the list of specialized topics and continuing training and education categories, pursuant to implementation of the CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Paragraph 11B-20.0017(5)(b), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference and rule language, pursuant to implementation of the CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Subsection 11B-20.0017(8), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference and rule language, pursuant to implementation of the CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

Subsection 11B-20.0017(9), F.A.C.: Updates the rule reference and rule language to include Breath Test Instructor Renewal Course-Intoxilyzer 9000, pursuant to implementation of the CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Revised Instructor Certification Application, form CJSTC-71; Instructor Competency Checklist, form CJSTC-81; Instructor Certification Deficiency Notification, form CJSTC-271; Instructor Compliance Application, form CJSTC-84; implementation of the CMI Inc., Intoxilyzer 9000; certification requirements for Intoxilyzer 9000 Breath Test Operator, Agency Inspector, Breath Test Instructor, and associated renewal courses; Vehicle Operations Instructor Course; Firearms Instructor Course; and First Responder Instructor Course.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 120.60(1), 943.03(4), 943.12(1), 943.14(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.60(1), 943.12(3), (9), 943.13(6), 943.14(3), 943.17 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Joyce Gainous-Harris at [phone], or [e-mail], or write to Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Joyce Gainous-Harris at [phone], or [e-mail], or write to Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.

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