The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to modify procedures for the endorsement of cosmetologists.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Cosmetology

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
61G5-18.007Endorsement of Cosmetologists
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to modify procedures for the endorsement of cosmetologists.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will delete unnecessary language and to add new language to modify procedures for the endorsement of cosmetologists.
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: 477.016, 477.019(6) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 477.019(6) 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: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Board of Cosmetology, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0783

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G5-18.007 Endorsement of Cosmetologists.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall issue a license to an applicant without examination who:

(1) Makes application and pays to the Department the fee specified in Rule 61G5-24.002, F.A.C.;

(2) Demonstrates the applicant has completed a board approved HIV/AIDS course;

(3)(2) Demonstrates that the applicant is currently licensed to practice cosmetology under the law of another state having; Demonstrates that the applicant has completed at lest 1200 cosmetology school or program hours substantially similar to, equivalent to, or greater than the qualifications required of applicants from this state; Demonstrates that the applicant has passed a written licensure examination to obtain a license substantially similar to, equivalent to, or greater than the qualifications required of applicants from this state; and passage of a written examiation.

(3) Demonstrates that the applicant has completed at lest 1200 cosmetology school or program hours substantially similar to, equivalent to, or greater than the qualifications required of applicants from this state;

(4) Demonstrates that the applicant has passed a written licensure examination to obtain a license substantially similar to, equivalent to, or greater than the qualifications required of applicants from this state;

(5) Demonstrates that the applicant has completed a board approved HIV/AIDS course.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 477.016, 477.019(6) FS. Law Implemented 477.019(6) FS. History–New 11-3-80, Formerly 21F-18.07, Amended 6-22-87, 10-18-87, 12-17-90, Formerly 21F-18.007, Amended 7-1-02,              .

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Cosmetology
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Cosmetology
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 8, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 7, 2012