Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Medicine
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B8-56.002: Equipment and Devices; Protocols for Laser and Light-Based Devices
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to clarify use of laser and light-based devices for hair removal or reduction.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Clarification of language with regard to the use of laser and light-based devices.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 478.43 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 458.331(1)(v), 458.348(3), 478.42(5), 478.43(4) 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: Larry McPherson, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Medicine/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B8-56.002 Equipment and Devices; Protocols for Laser and Light-Based Devices.

(1) No change.

(2) An electrologist Licensed electrologists may not use laser or and light-based devices for hair removal or reduction devices unless they:

(a) Have completed a post licensure education training course in laser and light-based hair removal and or reduction that meets the requirements set forth in approved by the Council pursuant to subsections 64B8-52.004(2) and (3), F.A.C.;

(b) through (d) No change.

(3) through (6) No change.

Specific Authority 478.43 FS. Law Implemented 458.331(1)(v), 458.348(3), 478.42(5), 478.43(4) FS. History–New 9-12-01, Amended 2-28-02, 7-23-06,________.