Section 61G15-22.0002 - Licensure Change of Status, Reactivation; Reinstatement of Void Licenses(2) Reactivation of Inactive Licenses. Licensees may reinstate an inactive license and change their licensure status from inactive to active by remitting to FEMC a completed Change of Status Application, referenced in subsection (1), the fee specified by Rule 61G15-24.001, F.A.C., and proof of completion of eighteen (18) hours of continuing education obtained within the two (2) years immediately prior to application and in compliance with subsection 61G15-22.001(1), F.A.C.(3) Reinstatement of Void Licenses. Persons previously licensed as professional engineers in Florida may not re-apply for licensure by examination or by endorsement pursuant to Section 471.013 or 471.015, F.S. Rather, pursuant to Sections 455.271(6) and 471.019, F.S., any person previously licensed as a professional engineer in Florida whose Florida license has become void must apply for reinstatement of the previous license. Application for reinstatement shall be made on form FBPE/023, Change of Status Application, referenced in subsection (1). In addition to a completed application form, all applications for reinstatement shall be accompanied by the following.(a) The fees specified by Rule 61G15-24.001, F.A.C.;(b) Documentation of satisfaction of any disciplinary obligations imposed against the void license;(c) Passage of the Board's Laws and Rules Study Guide as detailed in Rule 61G15-20.0016, F.A.C.; and(d) Documentation of one of the following:1. Current active practice as a professional engineer in another U.S state or territory. Such documentation shall include verification of active licensure in good standing and compliance with such state or territory's continuing education requirements; or2. Applicants not currently in active practice as a professional engineer must provide proof of completion of thirty-six (36) hours of Board approved continuing education, including two (2) hours of professional ethics and a one (1) hour course in Florida Laws and Rules. With the exception of the one (1) hour Florida Laws and Rules course, which can be taken online, the remaining thirty-five (35) hours must be either in-person or synchronous live streaming/videoconference/interactive webinar OR obtained through distance learning CE courses provided by a national or Florida statewide engineering society or association pursuant to Rule 61G15-22.011, F.A.C.; other online or distance learning courses will not be accepted.(4) No later than 90 days prior to December 31, 2026, 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. Failure by the Board to act in accordance with this provision will result in the expiration in this rule December 31, 2016.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G15-22.0002
Rulemaking Authority 455.271, 471.008, 471.019 FS. Law Implemented 455.271, 471.019 FS.
New 8-1-02, Amended by Florida Register Volume 43, Number 030, February 14, 2017 effective 2/27/2017, Amended by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 243, December 17, 2019 effective 12/29/2019, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 240, December 14, 2021 effective 12/27/2021.New 8-1-02, Amended 2-27-17, 12-29-19, 12-27-21.