The rule amendment simplifies the requirements for a cosmetologist holding an active current license in another state to obtain a Florida Cosmetology license.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Cosmetology

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G5-18.007Endorsement of Cosmetologists

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule amendment simplifies the requirements for a cosmetologist holding an active current license in another state to obtain a Florida Cosmetology license.

SUMMARY: This rule amendment proposes to simplify requirements for licensure endorsement from another state by limiting the requirements holding a current active license to practice under the law of another state.

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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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 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: Krista Woodard, Executive Director, Board of Cosmetology, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0783, [e-mail]

 

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; and

(3) Demonstrates the applicant holds a is currently active licensed to practice cosmetology under the law of another state having completed at least 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.

Rulemaking Authority 477.016 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, 5-8-13, 8-28-18,                  .

 

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: May 18, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 14, 2020