64B-9.001: Biennial Licensing
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update the existing text for administrative convenience.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Biennial Licensing.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.004(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.004(1) 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: Michael Murphy, OMC Manager, Medical Quality Assurance, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C-10, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
64B-9.001 Biennial Licensing.
(1) through (3) No change.
(4) The schedule for biennial license renewal for each respective profession shall be as follows:
EVEN YEARS ODD YEARS
Acupuncturists February 28
Athletic Trainers September 30
Certified Master Social Workers March 31
Certified Nursing Assistants (Group I) December 31
Certified Nursing Assistants (Group II) December 31
Chiropractic Physicians & Assistants March 31
Clinical Laboratory Personnel August 31
Clinical Social Workers March 31
Consultant Pharmacists December 31
Dental Hygienists February 28
Dental Laboratories February 28
Dentists February 28
Dietitians/Nutritionists May 31
Dispensing Opticians December 31
Electrologists May 31
Electrolysis Facilities May 31
Hearing Aid Specialists February 28
Marriage & Family Therapists March 31
Massage Therapists August 31
Massage Establishments August 31
Medical Doctors (Group I) January 31
Medical Doctors (Group II) January 31
Medical Doctors – Public
Psychiatry/Health Certificate January 31
Medical Doctors – Limited License January 31
Medical Doctors – Area of Critical Need January 31
Medical Physicists January 31
Mental Health Counselors March 31
Midwives December 31
Naturopathic Physicians September 30
Nuclear Pharmacists February 28
Nurses
Group I: Registered & Advanced April 30
Registered Nurse Practitioners
Group II: Registered & Advanced
Registered July 31
Nurse Practitioners
Group III: Registered & Advanced
Registered April 30
Nurse Practitioners
Licensed Practical Nurses July 31
Nursing Home Administrators September 30
Occupational Therapists & Assistants February 28
Optometrists February 28
Optometrist Branch Offices February 28
Orthotists & Prosthetists November 30
Osteopathic Physicians March 31
Pharmacies February 28
Pharmacists September 30
Physical Therapists & Assistants November 30
Physician Assistants January 31
Podiatric Physicians March 31
Psychologists May 31
Respiratory Care Practitioners May 31
Respiratory Therapists May 31
School Psychologists November 30
Speech Language Pathologists/
Audiologists & Assistants December 31
EXTENSION OF BIENNIAL LICENSURE PERIODS – When a current biennial licensure period for a profession is extended for a period longer than two years to conform to the above schedule of biennial periods, the biennial licensure fee for the profession shall be increased pro-rata to cover the additional extended period. The increased licensure fee shall be based on the biennial licensure fee established by the board. The amended licensure period and the pro-rated renewal fee shall be implemented for the purpose of restructuring the Department’s renewal schedule.
(5) No change.
Specific Authority 456.004(1) FS. Law Implemented 456.004(1) FS. History–New 11-5-00, Amended 11-24-05,________.