The Board proposes to amend rule language to include interns and residents, and to advise licensee of the requirement to update information.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
64B14-1.004: Address of Record and Place of Practice
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to amend rule language to include interns and residents, and to advise licensee of the requirement to update information.
SUMMARY: The rule is being amended to include licensee’s current personal information for license.
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: 456.035 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.035 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists /MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B14-1.004 Address of Record and Place of Practice.

(1) Each person holding a license or registration issued pursuant to Chapter 468, Part XIV, F.S., must maintain on file with the Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists the current address at which any notice required by law may be served by the Board or its agent. Within 30 days of changing this address, whether or not within this state, the licensee shall change his or her address at the Board’s website [www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/OrthPros/index.html] or notify the Board by e-mail or in writing of the new address at which the licensee may be served with notices or other documents.

(2) Each person holding a license or registration issued pursuant to Chapter 468, Part XIV, F.S., must maintain on file with the Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists the current primary place of practice, to include the practice name, address, and phone number. Within 30 days of changing this address, whether or not within this state, the licensee or registrant shall notify the Board by e-mail or in writing of the new practice information.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.035 FS. Law Implemented 456.035 FS. History–New 9-18-07, Amended________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 16, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: August 13, 2010