The proposed rule amendments are intended to reduce various fees for architects and interior designers.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Architecture and Interior Design

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

61G1-17.001Professional Fees and Penalties for Architects

61G1-17.002Professional Fees and Penalties for Interior Designers

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to reduce various fees for architects and interior designers.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments reduce a variety of fees for both architects and interior designers.

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: 455.213, 455.217(4), 455.2281, 455.271, 481.2055, 481.207 481.229(5)(b) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217(4), 455.2281, 455.271, 481.207, 481.209, 481.219, 481.229 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: Amanda Ackermann, Executive Director, Board of Architecture and Interior Design, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, [phone] or by electronic mail – [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G1-17.001 Professional Fees and Penalties for Architects. The following fees and penalties are hereby adopted by the Board:

(1) The fee for licensure by initial examination shall be $35.00 60.00.

(2) The biennial renewal fee for individuals electing active status shall be $100.00 125.00.

(3) The application fee for a Certificate of Authorization by a corporation or partnership shall be $75.00 100.00.

(4) The biennial renewal fee for a Certificate of Authorization shall be $100.00 125.00.

(5) The fee for licensure by endorsement shall be as follows:

(a) For those individuals holding Council Certification (blue cover) from the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB) $65.00 90.00.

(b) For all other applicants $175.00 200.00.

(6) The fee to reactivate an inactive status license (at the normal biennial renewal time) shall be $75.00 100.00.

(7) Any applicant who takes the professional examination may, upon payment of $50.00 75 to the Department and any fees required by NCARB, and at a mutually convenient time, examine her or his answers or questions, papers, grades and grading key upon such terms and conditions as set forth by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. All such reviews shall be subject to NCARB and Department testing security requirements in order to insure the integrity of the examination.

(8) through (10) No change.

(11) The fee to renew an inactive status license shall be $50.00 75.00.

(12) The application fee to reinstate a void license is $475.00 500.00.

Rulemaking Authority 455.213, 455.217(4), 455.2281, 455.271, 481.2055, 481.207 FS. Law Implemented 455.217(4), 455.2281, 455.271, 481.207, 481.209, 481.219 FS. History– New 12-23-79, Amended 12-19-82, 5-18-83, 6-12-84, 7-30-85, Formerly 21B-17.01, Amended 9-23-86, 5-16-87, 12-6-87, 4-17-89, 12-24-89, 3-14-91, Formerly 21B-17.001, Amended 9-27-93, 8-21-94, 11-21-94, 4-22-97, 3-15-99, 9-7-04, 10-23-06, 9-24-12, 9-17-17, 10-22-18,                            .

 

61G1-17.002 Professional Fees and Penalties for Interior Designers.

(1) The application and initial licensure fee for the interior designers shall be thirty dollars ($30). However, in no event will an initial license be issued if the application and initial licensure fee and all required documents are not received within 6 months of the date of certification by the Board. In such case, the certification expires and the individual affected must reapply and requalify for licensure based on the laws and rules in effect at the time of the new application.

(2) The biennial renewal fee for individuals electing active status shall be $100.00 125.00.

(3) The application fee for a Certificate of Authorization by a corporation or partnership shall be $75.00 100.00.

(4) The biennial renewal fee for a Certificate of Authorization shall be $100.00 125.00.

(5)  No change.

(6) The fee for reactivation from inactive status shall be $75.00 100.00.

(7) Any applicant who takes the professional examination may, upon payment of $50.00 75 to the Department, and at a mutually convenient time, examine his answers or questions, papers, grades and grading key upon such terms and conditions as set forth by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. All such reviews shall be subject to national and Department testing security requirements in order to insure the integrity of the examination.

(8) through (12) No change.

(13) There will be a $50.00 75.00 fee for renewal of an inactive license.

(14) No change.

(15) The application fee to reinstate a void license shall be $475.00 500.00.

Rulemaking Authority 455.213(2), 455.2281, 455.271, 481.2055, 481.207, 481.229(5)(b) FS. Law Implemented 455.2281, 455.271(6), 481.207, 481.219, 481.229 FS. History–New 12-21-88, Amended 5-10-89, 7-2-89, 12-24-89, 12-3-90, 2-28-91, 5-31-92, 11-11-92, Formerly 21B-17.002, Amended 9-27-93, 11-15-93, 11-21-94, 1-31-96, 10-20-96, 1-10-99, 3-15-99, 9-7-04, 11-9-06, 8-26-12, 9-17-17, 10-22-18,                            .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 5, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 24, 2019