Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 35 No. 2, January 16, 2009 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

The change is in response to written comments submitted by the staff of the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. The rule shall read as follows:

64B17-3.001 Licensure as a Physical Therapist by Examination.

Every physical therapist who applies for licensure by examination shall file DOH Form #DH-MQA 1142 Application for Licensure, Revised 12/08, incorporated by reference, which is available through www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa, ~~satisfy~~ and demonstrate to the Board that the applicant:

(1) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking ~~Specific~~ Authority 486.025(1), 486.031(3) FS. Law Implemented 456.017, 486.031, 486.051 FS. History–New 8-6-84, Amended 6-2-85, Formerly 21M-7.20, Amended 5-18-86, Formerly 21M-7.020, 21MM-3.001, Amended 3-1-94, Formerly 61F11-3.001, Amended 12-22-94, 4-10-96, Formerly 59Y-3.001, Amended 12-30-98, 1-23-03, 4-9-06, 9-19-06, 3-13-07, 5-11-08, ________.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255