Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Cosmetology
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61G5-24.008: Biennial Renewal Fee for Cosmetologists and Specialists
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, F.S.
SUMMARY: The change increases the fee for renewal of 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: 477.016, 477.026 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 477.026(1)(a), (e) 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:

61G5-24.008 Biennial Renewal Fee for Cosmetologists and Specialists.

The fee for biennial renewal of a cosmetologist’s license shall be fifty twenty-five dollars ($50.00) ($25.00). The fee for biennial renewal of a specialist’s registration shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).

Rulemaking Specific Authority 477.016, 477.026 FS. Law Implemented 477.026(1)(a),(e) FS. History–New 11-2-80, Amended 6-3-82, 10-1-85, Formerly 21F-24.08, Amended 10-18-87, 1-10-90, Formerly 21F-24.008, Amended 8-26-96, 5-8-07,________.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Cosmetology Board
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Cosmetology Board
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 25, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 18, 2009