Section 61G15-22.010 - Qualifying Activities for Laws and Rules Requirement(1) In order to comply with the provisions of Section 471.017(3), F.S., licensees shall demonstrate professional competency relative to Chapter 471, F.S., and the Board's rules, by:(a) Either completing a continuing education course, as detailed in subsection (2) below;(b) By serving as a board member, as detailed in subsection (3) below, or(c) By approval of the Board as a consulting engineer providing assistance to the Board in the performance of its duties, as detailed in subsection (4) below.(2) Successful completion of a course of continuing education for laws and rules of the Board which must consist of a minimum of one (1) continuing education hour in laws and rules of the Board.(3) Members of the Board of Professional Engineers shall receive credit for the laws and rules and ethics requirements set forth in Section 471.017(3)(a), F.S., for their service as board members.(4) All consultant engineers used by the Board in the resolution of Board business, including rulemaking and prosecution of discipline cases and complaints, shall receive credit for the laws and rules of the Board and area of practice requirement by specific approval of the Board of a written list of such consultants during each biennium.(5) Service as a member of the legislature or as an elected state or local official shall meet the laws and rules and ethics requirements set forth in Section 471.017(3)(a), F.S.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G15-22.010
Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.017(3) FS. Law Implemented 455.213(7), 471.017(3) FS.
New 9-16-01, Amended 9-4-02, 1-16-03, 8-10-09, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 021, February 02, 2016 effective 2/18/2016.New 9-16-01, Amended 9-4-02, 1-16-03, 8-10-09, 2-18-16.