61G5-24.002: Original Cosmetologist Licensure Fee, Cosmetologist Examination and Endorsement Fees, Initial Specialist Registration; Application and Endorsement Fees
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The intent of the rule development is to assure that adequate resources are available in the Cosmetologist Trust Fund as required by Section 455.219, Florida Statutes.
SUMMARY: The change increases the fee for cosmetology license by $25.00.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: An Estimate Regulatory Costs Statement was prepared. The Board determined that the rule amendments would have an impact on Small Businesses. The increase in the initial licensure fees will have an impact on licensed cosmetologist. The information compiled by the Office of Budget and Financial Management of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, shows the projected numbers of licensed cosmetologist that will be impacted for the next three fiscal years:
2010 - 2011 = 8, 643
2011 - 2012 = 8, 816
2012 - 2013 = 8, 993
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: 455.2171, 477.016, 477.026 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.2171, 477.026 FS.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
61G5-24.002 Original Cosmetologist Licensure Fee, Cosmetologist Examination and Endorsement Fees, Initial Specialist Registration; Application and Endorsement Fees.
(1) The following fees are adopted by the Board:
(a) The fee for original licensure as a cosmetologist shall be fifty twenty-five dollars ($50.00) ($25.00) and shall be paid by all applicants for licensure.
(b) through (f ) No change.
(2) No change.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 455.2171, 477.016, 477.026 FS. Law Implemented 455.2171, 477.026(1)(b) FS. History–New 11-2-80, Amended 5-18-82, 10-1-85, Formerly 21F-24.02, Amended 9-6-87, Formerly 21F-24.002, Amended 4-13-99, 3-29-04, 5-8-07, ________.