The rule amendment ensures that the Department inspects every veterinary premise no less than every two years, while permitting more frequent inspections if necessary and makes clear those sites which are subject to inspection.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Veterinary Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G18-15.005Periodic Inspections

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule amendment ensures that the Department inspects every veterinary premise no less than every two years, while permitting more frequent inspections if necessary and makes clear those sites which are subject to inspection.

SUMMARY: Inspection requirements

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: 474.206, 474.215 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 474.215, 455.243 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: Juanita Chastain, Executive Director, Division of Professions, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G18-15.005 Periodic Inspections.

(1) The Department shall make inspections of veterinary premises at least every two (2) years. Such inspection shall include but not be limited to verification of compliance with Rule 61G18-15.002, F.A.C., governing minimum standards for veterinary premises.

(2) No change.

(3) For the purpose of this section “veterinary premise” is defined as all locations where a premise permit is required or where a licensee stores veterinary pharmacutical supplies or veterinary medical equipment, whether said location is fixed or mobile.

Specific Authority 474.206, 474.215 FS. Law Implemented 474.215, 455.243 FS. History–New 5-11-80, Amended 12-5-82, Formerly 21X-15.05, Amended 10-14-86, 3-15-87, 4-8-90, 1-27-92, Formerly 21X-15.005, Amended 10-19-08,_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Veterinary Medicine

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Veterinary Medicine

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 3, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 3, 2013