64B8-54.0022: Applying for Active License after Period of Inactivity or Retirement
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To add language defining how applicants will demonstrate competency to reactivate.
SUMMARY: The amendments clarity the requirements for Electrologist licensees reactivating from inactive to retired status.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: An Estimate Regulatory Costs Statement was prepared. The Board determined that the rule amendment is not expected to have an impact on Small Businesses.
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: 456.036(1), (10), (11), (12), (15) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.036(10), 478.45(1)(e), 478.47 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: Anna King, Electrolysis Council, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
64B8-54.0022 Reactivation of Inactive or Retired Status License Applying for Active License after Period of Inactivity or Retirement.
(1) Any person applying for an active status license, who has been in inactive status shall, as a condition of licensure, demonstrate that he or she is able to practice with the care and skill sufficient to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by:
(a) Submitting a written reactivation request to the Department;
(b) Paying the biennial renewal fee and reactivation fee set out in Rule 64B8-54.004, F.A.C., and compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2), below:
1. If the license has been inactive for less than one year after the expiration date of the last active license, the licensee shall submit proof of completion of 30 hours of the continuing education requirements pursuant to Section 478.50(4)(a), (b), F.S., and Rule Chapter 64B8-52, F.A.C.; or
2. If the license has been inactive for more than one year after the expiration date of the last active license, the licensee shall submit proof of completion of 10 hours of continuing education for each year the license has been inactive and the 20 hours of continuing education for the last active biennium. All continuing education must comply with the requirements of Section 478.50(4)(a), (b), F.S., and Rule Chapter 64B8-52, F.A.C.
(2) In addition, a licensee who has maintained an inactive license for more than 2 bienniums shall, in addition to complying with (1)(b)2., above, take two hours of CE in HIV and Blood Borne Disease and two hours in Medical Errors.
(3) Any person who has maintained a retired status license, or who has not been actively employed as an electrologist shall, as a condition of licensure, demonstrate that he or she is able to practice with the care and skill sufficient to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by:
(a) Submitting a written reactivation request to the Department;
(b) Paying the biennial renewal fees for an active license, set out in Rule 64B8-54.004. F.A.C., for all biennial licensure periods during which the license was in retired status;
(c) Paying the reactivation fee set out in Rule 64B8-54.004, F.A.C., and compliance with subsections (1) and (2) below:
1. If the license has been in retired status for less than 2 bienniums, the applicant shall
a. Complete two hours of CE in HIV and Blood Borne Disease and two hours in Medical Errors; and
b. Submit proof that the licensee has obtained 20 hours of continuing education for each biennial licensure period in which the license was in retired status and for the last full biennial period in which the license was in active status.
2. If the license has been in retired status for more than 2 bienniums, comply with sub-subparagraph (3)(c)1., above, and retake the examination.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.036(1), (10), (11), (12), (15) FS. Law Implemented 456.036(10), 478.45(1)(e), 478.47 FS. History– New 11-2-06, Amended_________.