The purpose of this proposed rule development is to reduce the fee charged for licensure and renewal.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Massage

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
64B7-27.008: Initial Fee for Licensure
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this proposed rule development is to reduce the fee charged for licensure and renewal.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will reduce the fees for licensure and renewal.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.013(2), 456.025(1), 480.035(7), 480.044(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(2), 456.025(1), 480.044(1)(e) FS.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Anthony Jusevitch, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B7-27.008 Initial Fee for Licensure.

(1) Any person who is initially licensed pursuant to Rule 64B7-25.001, F.A.C., shall pay a fee of $100.00 150.00.

(2) Any person who is initially licensed pursuant to Rule 64B7-25.004, F.A.C., shall pay a fee of $100.00 150.00.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.013(2), 456.025(1), 480.035(7), 480.044(1) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(2), 456.025(1), 480.044(1) FS. History–New 5-13-82, Amended 11-11-82, 1-7-86, Formerly 21L-27.08, Amended 12-18-88, Formerly 21L-27.008, Amended 1-29-97, Formerly 61G11-27.008, Amended 7-30-02,_______.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 21, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: June 18, 2010