64B13-10.001: Application for Certification
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the amendment is to conform the rule to Rule 64B13-4.001, F.A.C.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will conform the rule to Rule 64B13-4.001, F.A.C.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. An SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
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.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 463.005(1), 463.0055 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 463.0055 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Optometry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
64B13-10.001 Application for Certification.
To be certified to administer and prescribe topical ocular pharmaceutical agents a licensed practitioner must submit a completed application, DPR/OPT/006(A), revised 1/89, hereby incorporated by reference, provided by the Board; remit the application fee for certification specified in subsection 64B13-6.001(9), F.A.C.; and demonstrate compliance with the following requirements:
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) Successful completion of part II of the NBEO a Board approved examination testing knowledge of general and ocular pharmacology with particular emphasis on the topical application and side effects of pharmaceutical agents.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 463.005(1), 463.0055 FS. Law Implemented 463.0055 FS. History–New