64B5-13.0046: Citation Authority
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify violations and penalties of citation authority and to renumber the rule as necessary.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will add new language to clarify violations and penalties of citation authority and to renumber the rule as necessary.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board determined that small businesses would not be affected by this rule.
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: 456.077, 466.004(4) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.0752(3)(a), 456.077 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: Susan Foster, Executive Director of the Board of Dentistry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
64B5-13.0046 Citation Authority.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) A first time violation of Sections 466.028(1)(i) and/or 466.028(1)(a), F.S., and/or subsection 64B5-12.013(1) or (2), F.A.C., by renewing a license without completing the required continuing education credits. The penalty for a dentist shall be an administrative fine of $100.00 per hour not completed as required and completion of all continuing education hours that were not completed. The penalty for a dentist shall be an administrative fine of $150 for not completing the required training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic life support level. Said continuing education shall be in compliance with Rule Chapter 64B5-12, F.A.C., and shall not count toward any continuing education required for the biennium in which it is completed. Furthermore, the licensee shall submit proof of completion of all required continuing education under this rule to the Board office no later than 12 months from the date of the citation. The penalty for a dental hygienist shall be an administrative fine of $25.00 per hour not completed as required and completion of all continuing education hours that were not completed. The penalty for a dental hygienist shall be an administrative fine of $50 for not completing the required training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic life support level. Said continuing education shall be in compliance with Rule Chapter 64B5-12, F.A.C., and shall not count toward any continuing education required for the biennium in which it is completed. Furthermore, the licensee shall submit proof of completion of all required continuing education under this rule to the Board office no later than 12 months from the date of citation.
(4) through (11) No change.
(12) Violation of Section 466.028(1)(ll), F.S., by means of submission of insufficient funds for initial license or renewal or any other payment to the Department of Health.
(12) through (16) renumbered (13) through (17) No change.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.077, 466.004(4) FS. Law Implemented 456.072(3)(a), 456.077 FS. History–New 12-24-91, Formerly 21G-13.0046, Amended 11-22-93, Formerly 61F5-13.0046, 59Q-13.0046, Amended 7-19-01, 10-9-06, 2-7-08,________.