RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61G14-12.0015: License and Certificate Retention Eligibility
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to create the rule in order to list the requirements for licensees to demonstrate their continued eligibility for licensure.
SUMMARY: The rule is being promulgated to provide the requirements for licensees to demonstrate their continued eligibility for licensure.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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: 310.085 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 310.073, 310.081(3), 310.091(3), 310.121(2) FS.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Board of Pilot Commissioners, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G14-12.0015 License and Certificate Retention Eligibility.

(1) Licensees and Certificate holders, without regard to the status of their license or certificate, must reestablish their qualifications to hold the license or certificate by January 31 of each odd numbered year, in order to retain the license or certificate, through submission to the Board office of each of the following:

(a) Documentary evidence that the license or certificate holder remains in “active service” as required by Section 310.081(3)(e), Florida Statutes;

1. Active service by a pilot shall be established by submitting documentation of the identity of and the number of vessels piloted during the prior biennial period. A pilot who regularly takes a turn on duty is in “active service.” Exceptions will be made from the “active service” definition for illness or injury not preventing performance as a pilot for more than twelve (12) consecutive months.

2. Active service by a deputy pilot shall be established by submitting a certification, from the licensed state pilots at the port being served during the prior biennial period, of availability and satisfactory training in accordance with the approved training plan.

(b) The biennial fee required by Section 310.121(2), Florida Statutes, and specified in Rule 61G14-14.004, F.A.C.;

(c) Annual documentary evidence of continued good physical and mental health required by Sections 310.073 and 310.081, Florida Statutes and Rule 61G14-20.001, F.A.C.; and

(d) Certificate of successful completion of a Board-approved course in professional skills including certification in the proper and efficient use of radar.

(2) License or certificate holders who fail to comply with this rule shall surrender their licenses or certificates to the Board until compliant.

Specific Authority 310.085 FS. Law Implemented: 310.073, 310.081(3), 310.091(3), 310.121(2) FS. History–New ________.