9881310, 61C-5.0085 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 9881310

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division:

Division of Hotels and Restaurants

Chapter:

FLORIDA ELEVATOR SAFETY CODE

Overview

RULE:

61C-5.0085

Continuing Education Requirements

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule is to remove barriers to business and improve bureau processes for continuing education approval and reporting. The effect of the proposed rule is to expand the opportunity to become a registered continuing education provider, adopt the application form, identify application requirements in rule, specifically allow courses to be provided through distance learning and provide minimum requirements for distance learning courses.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule strikes specific education and experience and related requirements from the continuing education provider requirements; allows the division to audit registered providers; adopts the application form and documentation requirements; allows the division to review and audit approved courses; provides minimum requirements for distance learning courses; updates course certificate requirements; and prohibits using the state seal, department logo, or representing division endorsement in advertisements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

399.01, 399.02, 399.10 FS.

LAW:

399.01(16), 399.17 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/6/2011 Vol. 37/18

COMMENTS:

From 5/6/2011 To 5/27/2011 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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