64B-9.001: Biennial Licensing
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect would be to update the rule to include new professions established by the Legislature.
SUMMARY: This rule is amended to provide that Dentists – Health Access will renew their licenses on February 28 in even years and Pharmacy Technicians will renew their licenses on December 31 of even years.
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: 456.004(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.004(1), 456.013, 456.036(5), 456.039, 456.0391, 456.077 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: Lola Pouncey, Bureau Chief, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C10, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
64B-9.001 Biennial Licensing.
(1) through (3) No change.
(4) The schedule for biennial license renewal for each respective profession shall be as follows:
EVEN YEARS ODD YEARS
Acupuncturists February 28
Athletic Trainers September 30
Certified Master Social Workers March 31
Certified Nursing Assistants (Group I) December 31
Certified Nursing Assistants (Group II) December 31
Chiropractic Physicians & Assistants March 31
Clinical Laboratory Personnel August 31
Clinical Social Workers March 31
Consultant Pharmacists December 31
Dental Hygienists February 28
Dental Laboratories February 28
Dentists February 28
Dentists – Health Access February 28
Dietitians/Nutritionists May 31
Dispensing Opticians December 31
Electrologists May 31
Electrolysis Facilities May 31
Hearing Aid Specialists February 28
Marriage & Family Therapists March 31
Massage Therapists August 31
Massage Establishments August 31
Medical Doctors (Group I) January 31
Medical Doctors (Group II) January 31
Medical Doctors – Public
Psychiatry/Health Certificate January 31
Medical Doctors – Limited License January 31
Medical Doctors – Area of Critical Need January 31
Medical Physicists January 31
Mental Health Counselors March 31
Midwives December 31
Naturopathic Physicians September 30
Nuclear Pharmacists February 28
Nurses
Group I: Registered & Advanced April 30
Registered Nurse Practitioners
Group II: Registered & Advanced
Registered Nurse Practitioners July 31
Group III: Registered & Advanced
Registered Nurse Practitioners April 30
Licensed Practical Nurses July 31
Nursing Home Administrators September 30
Occupational Therapists & Assistants February 28
Optometrists February 28
Optometrist Branch Offices February 28
Orthotists & Prosthetists November 30
Osteopathic Physicians March 31
Pharmacies February 28
Pharmacists September 30
Pharmacy Technicians December 31
Physical Therapists & Assistants November 30
Physician Assistants January 31
Podiatric Physicians March 31
Psychologists May 31
Respiratory Care Practitioners May 31
Respiratory Therapists May 31
School Psychologists November 30
Speech Language Pathologists/Audiologists & Assistants December 31
EXTENSION OF BIENNIAL LICENSURE PERIODS – When a current biennial licensure period for a profession is extended for a period longer than two years to conform to the above schedule of biennial periods, the biennial licensure fee for the profession shall be increased pro-rata to cover the additional extended period. The increased licensure fee shall be based on the biennial licensure fee established by the board. The amended licensure period and the pro-rated renewal fee shall be implemented for the purpose of restructuring the Department’s renewal schedule.
(5) through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.004(1) FS. Law Implemented 456.004(1), 456.013, 456.036(5), 456.039, 456.0391, 456.077 FS. History–New 11-5-00, Amended 11-24-05, 11-8-07, 7-30-08,________.