61G18-11.002: Examination and Licensure
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To calibrate the examination application period and the validity period of the score of the Laws and Rules Examination referenced in subsection (5) of this rule.
SUMMARY: Currently, an application for licensure by examination is valid for only one year at the conclusion of which one must submit a new application if all requirements for licensure are not met within said year. This stands in conflict with the time frame established for the validity of a score earned on the requisite examination. This proposed modification eliminates the conflict thereby saving the resources of both the agency and applicant.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost (SERC) was not necessary. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Board has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of the rule. These rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower regulatory cost alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
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.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 455.217, 474.206, 474.2065, 474.207 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217, 474.2065, 474.207 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Juanita Chastain, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
61G18-11.002 Examination and Licensure.
(1) An applicant for any of the required examinations must apply to the Department and pay the appropriate examination fee. An applicant will have completed the requirements of Section 474.207(2)(b), F.S., or be enrolled in the last year of the veterinary medical curriculum of a college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Council on Education. This application will remain valid for twenty four (24) twelve (12) months.
(2) through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 455.217, 474.206, 474.2065, 474.207 FS. Law Implemented 455.217, 474.2065, 474.207 FS. History–New 11-14-79, Amended 5-11-80, 7-9-80, 5-4-81, 12-10-81, 12-5-82, 5-15-83, 11-5-84, 5-7-85, 11-5-85, Formerly 21X-11.02, Amended 3-1-88, 11-24-88, 4-3-89, 4-13-92, 3-30-93, 7-13-93, Formerly 21X-11.002, Amended 7-4-94, 3-20-95, 3-29-95, 5-1-95, 5-27-99, 12-25-05, 6-28-07, 8-29-10,_________.