To streamline and combine existing requirements from Rules 64B17-2.001, 005, .006 and .007, F.A.C., then repeal 64B17-2.005, .006 and .007.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Physical Therapy Practice

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B17-2.001Fees for Application, Re-Application and Initial Licensure

64B17-2.005Biennial Renewal and Inactive Status; Delinquency; Reactivation; and Change of Status Fees

64B17-2.006Duplicate License or Wall Certificate Fees

64B17-2.007Certification of Public Records

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To streamline and combine existing requirements from Rules 64B17-2.001, 005, .006 and .007, F.A.C., then repeal 64B17-2.005, .006 and .007, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: Streamline and combine existing requirements, then repeal resulting duplicative rules.

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: the Board determined that no SERC was necessary, since the rule amendments are not adding additional regulatory requirements. Instead, the amendments combine and streamline existing requirements – resulting in repeal of three rules – which the Board expects will increase comprehensibility and decrease time, effort and expense necessary to comply with the rule.

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: 486.025, 486.041, 486.081(2), 486.085 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(1), (2), 456.025(2), (7), (8), 456.036(4), (6), 456.065(3), 486.025, 486.041, 486.061, 486.081, 486.085, 486.103, 486.106, 486.107, 486.108(1) 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: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B17-2.001 Fees for Application, Re-Application and Initial Licensure.

(1) Each applicant for licensure shall pay an application fee in the form of a check or money order payable to the Department of Health. The application fee is nonrefundable and is valid for may not be used for more than one year from the original submission of the application. After one year from the date of the original submission of an application and application fee, an applicant must submit a new application and new fee shall be required from any applicant who desires to be considered for licensure.

(2) The application fee for licensure by taking the national examination or endorsement is $100.

(3) The application fee for licensure by taking the national examination is $100.

(3)(4) When the Board certifies the applicant to sit for the examination, it is the applicant’s responsibility to complete the examination process with the national vendor. Pursuant to In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any applicant requesting special accommodations shall comply with the Department of Health’s Rule 64B-1.005, F.A.C. (11/2014).

(4)(5) The initial licensure fee is $75.

(6) The unlicensed activity fee is $5.00. This fee is in addition to the initial licensure fee.

(5) The biennial renewal fee for an active license is $75.

(6) The biennial renewal fee for an inactive license is $50.

(7) The retired status fee is $50.

(8) The delinquency fee is $55.

(9) The fee for reactivation is $50.

(10) The change of status fee is $40.

(11) The duplicate license fee is $25.

(12) The certification of a public record fee is $25. Duplicating fees as specified in section 119.07(4), F.S., shall also apply.

(13)(7) An If an applicant who fails to pass the national examination and/or the laws and rules examination, the applicant is responsible to must meet the same requirements of as prescribed in subsections (2) and through (3)(4), as of this rule where applicable.

Rulemaking Authority 456.025(1), (3), 486.025, 486.041, 486.081(2), 486.085, FS. Law Implemented 456.013(1), (2), 456.025(1), (3), (10), (11), 456.036(3), (4), (7), (8), (12), 456.065(3), 486.041, 486.061, 486.081, 486.085(1), (4), 486.103, 486.106, 486.107, 486.108(1), (4) FS. History–New 12-13-83, Amended 5-29-85, Formerly 21M-7.25, Amended 6-20-89, Formerly 21M-7.025, 21MM-2.001, 61F11-2.001, 59Y-2.001, Amended 2-1-99, 4-18-04, 6-1-09, 12-24-13,                 .

 

64B17-2.005 Biennial Renewal and Inactive Status; Delinquency; Reactivation; and Change of Status Fees.

Rulemaking Authority 486.025, 486.085 FS. Law Implemented 456.036(4), (6), 486.085, 486.108(1) FS. History–New 8-6-84, Formerly 21M-8.10, Amended 9-22-87, 6-20-89, Formerly 21M-8.010, Amended 10-17-90, Formerly 21MM-2.005, 61F11-2.005, 59Y-2.005, Amended 12-6-01, 4-18-04, 1-18-06, 6-1-09, Repealed                  .

 

64B17-2.006 Duplicate License Fee.

Rulemaking Authority 456.025(2), (7), 486.025 FS. Law Implemented 456.025(2), (7) FS. History–New 10-14-91, Amended 1-1-92, Formerly 21MM-2.006, 61F11-2.006, 59Y-2.006, Amended 5-8-00, 4-9-06, Repealed               .

 

64B17-2.007 Certification of Public Records.

Rulemaking Authority 456.025(8), 486.025 FS. Law Implemented 456.025(2), (7), FS. History–New 10-14-91, Amended 1-1-92, Formerly 21MM-2.007, 61F11-2.007, 59Y-2.007, Repealed                     .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Physical Therapy Practice

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Physical Therapy Practice

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 6, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 24, 2015