64B-9.001: Biennial Licensing
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update the rule to inform of consequences of noncompliance after renewal or citation.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Biennial Licensing.
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 IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Lola Pouncey, Bureau Chief, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C10, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
64B-9.001 Biennial Licensing.
(1) through (5) No change.
(6) Renewal.
(a) Licensees who renew to an active status license and are subsequently found to be out of compliance with the requirements for that renewal or the requirements set forth in a citation final order shall not be permitted to renew during the subsequent renewal cycle or thereafter until they have:
1. Satisfied any deficiencies in continuing education requirements, financial responsibility requirements, and any other conditions for renewal set forth in statute or rule; and
2. Paid any money owed for a citation in which a final order has been issued.
(b) A licensee who disputes the continuing existence of a deficiency in fact or as a matter of law may request a section 120.57, Florida Statutes, hearing within 21 days of receipt of notification of denial of the renewal application.
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,________.