61G14-12.001: Renewal of Licenses and Certificates
61G14-12.002: Definition of "Active Service."
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board promulgated Rule 61G14-12.0015, F.A.C., making these rules obsolete.
SUMMARY: With the creation of Rule 61G14-12.0015, F.A.C., these rules are obsolete.
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: 310.185 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 310.081(3), 310.121 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
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:
61G14-12.001 Renewal of Licenses and Certificates.
(1) Licenses and Certificates must be renewed by January 31 of each odd numbered year to remain valid and authorize continuing service. Unless then under suspension or revocation, each license and certificate will be renewed provided the holder:
(a) provides documentary evidence that he remains in “active service” as defined in Rule 61G14-12.002, or in the case of a deputy, is available for and is being satisfactorily trained in accordance with the approved training plan; and
(b) pays the fees specified in Rule Chapter 61G14, F.A.C.; and
(c) submits documentary evidence that the holder continues to meet the requirements for good physical and mental health required by 310.081, F.S. and Rule Section 61G14-20.001, F.A.C.,
(d) presents a certificate of successful completion, issued within five years of the date of renewal, of a Board approved course in professional skills including certification in the proper and efficient use of radar.
(2) Licenses and certificates are considered to be valid while in transit to and from the Department and while undergoing processing for re-issuance.
Specific Authority 310.185 FS. Law Implemented 310.081(3), 310.121 FS. History-New 2-25-91, Formerly 21SS-6.006, 21SS-12.001, Amended 1-9-95, 6-11-95, 10-30-95, 3-17-96, 11-1-99, Repealed ________________.
61G14-12.002 Definition of “Active Service.”
(1) The phrase “remain in active service” appearing in subsection 310.081(3), Florida Statutes, is understood to mean a pilot who has paid the current biennial renewal fee and who regularly takes a turn on duty. However, exceptions will be made from the “active service” requirement of subsection 310.081(3), Florida Statutes, for illness or injury not preventing performance as a pilot for more than twelve (12) consecutive months.
(2) At the time of applying for biennial renewal of his license, a pilot shall identify the number of vessels he has piloted during the prior biennial period.
Specific Authority 310.185 FS. Law Implemented 310.081(3) FS. History-New 4-2-86, Formerly 21SS-8.011, 21SS-12.002, Repealed _______________.