61G15-18

EFFECTIVE DATE:       8/26/2019

61G15-18.005     Probable Cause Determination

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the amendment is to update the language and to allow flexibility in panel assignments to ensure statutory quorum requirements are met.

SUMMARY: Update rule text.

61G15-18.005 Probable Cause Determination.

Probable cause determination as to a violation of Chapter 471 or 455, F.S., and rules promulgated pursuant thereto shall be made by a probable cause panel of three (3) board members, which must include one (1) current and a combination of or two (2) current or former board members and one (1) past board member. Said members shall be as appointed by the Chair as a standing probable cause committee at the first board meeting of each calendar year and shall serve for a period of one (1) year. All proceedings of the probable cause panel shall be conducted in accordance with Chapters 120 and 455, F.S.

EFFECTIVE DATE:       11/16/2020

61G15-18.012     Other Board Business for Which Compensation is Allowed

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the amendment is to update and clarify the rule language.

SUMMARY: Update the rule language.

61G15-18.012 Other Board Business for Which Compensation is Allowed.

The following are considered to be other business involving the Board as required by Section 455.207(4), F.S.:

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Where a Board member has been requested by the Secretary of the Department, the Executive Office of the Governor, or the Chair of a Legislative Committee to participate in a meeting or hearing.

(4) No change. 

(5) Any telephone conference calls.

(5)(6) All activity of Board members, if authorized by the Board, when grading, proctoring or reviewing examinations given by FEMC.

(6)(7) All participation in Board authorized meetings with professional associationes of which the Board is a member or invitee. This would include all meetings of national associations of registration Boards of which the Board is a member as well as Board authorized participation in meetings of national or professional associations or organizations involved in educating, regulating or reviewing the profession over which the Board has statutory authority.

(7)(8) No change.

(8) No later than December 31, 2024, the Board shall review and consider amendment, modification, or repeal of this rule if review determines this rule creates barriers to entry for private business competition, is duplicative, outdated, obsolete, overly burdensome, or imposes excessive costs.

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