3162411, 65E-5.100 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 3162411

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Mental Health Program

Chapter:

MENTAL HEALTH ACT REGULATION

Overview

RULE:

65E-5.100	Definitions
65E-5.115	Mental Health Personnel (Repealed)
65E-5.260	Transportation
65E-5.280	Involuntary Examination
65E-5.285	Involuntary Outpatient Placement
65E-5.290	Involuntary Inpatient Placement
65E-5.300	Continued Involuntary Inpatient Placement at Treatment Facilities
65E-5.400	Baker Act Funded Services Standards

PURPOSE:

Chapter 65E-5, Florida Administrative Code, is being amended to comply with the new Chapter 2006-171, Laws of Florida, (amends Chapter 394, Part I, the Baker Act) which adds mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists to certain sections of the Act. The amendments to Chapter 65E-5, Florida Administrative Code, are being proposed to bring it into compliance with Chapter 2006-171, Laws of Florida.

SUMMARY:

In order to comply with the new statutory amendment the Department of Children and Families, Mental Health Program Office, is amending eight rules in Chapter 65E-5, Florida Administrative Code (Mental Health Act Regulation-commonly referred to as the Baker Act rule) to include mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists. In addition, five Baker Act forms are being amended to include mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists, as well as technical changes.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Chapter 2006-171, L.O.F., 394.457, 394.46715 FS.

LAW:

394.455, 394.457, 394.4573, 394.459, 394.4599, 394.4615, 394.462, 394.4625, 394.463, 394.4655, 394.467, 395, 397.675, 400, 491, 765 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/9/2006 Vol. 32/45

COMMENTS:

From 11/9/2006 To 11/30/2006 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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