Rule: 64B12-9.0015

Rule Title: Application for Examination and Licensure

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Board of Opticianry

Chapter:

EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE, RE-EXAMINATION, EXAMINATION REVIEW

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

Effective Date:

12/7/2025

History Notes:

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(1) , 456.017 , 456.072 , 484.005 , 484.007 FS. Law Implemented 456.013 , 456.0135 , 456.017 , 456.0635 , 484.007 FS. History–New 3-30-89, Amended 3-29-92, 2-18-93, Formerly 21P-9.0015, Amended 5-2-94, Formerly 61G13-9.0015, 59U-9.0015, Amended 1-4-98, 11-28-02, 8-28-05, 5-25-09, 5-19-10, 11-29-12, 11-29-16, 2-12-19, 12-10-19, 3-16-21, 11-14-21, 2-15-22, 12-18-23, 3-9-25, 9-9-25, 12-7-25.

References in this version:

Ref-17756 DH-MQA 5070 Optician Initial Licensure Form

Ref-18741 DH-MQA 1065 Optician Application for Examination

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice /

Adopted

Section

Description

Publish

Date

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

12/07/2025

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

The proposed amendment incorporates the revised license application.

10/2/2025

Vol. 51/192

Development

64B12-9.0015

The proposed amendment incorporates the revised license application.

9/24/2025

Vol. 51/186

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

09/09/2025

Correction

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

7/18/2025

Vol. 51/139

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

One of the forms incorporated in the rule, Form DH-MQA 1065 (Optician Application for Examination), is revised to reflect new background screening requirements in s. 456.0135, F.S.

6/30/2025

Vol. 51/126

Development

64B12-9.0015

One of the forms incorporated in the rule, Form DH-MQA 1065 (Optician Application for Examination), is revised to reflect new background screening requirements in s. 456.0135, F.S.

6/13/2025

Vol. 51/115

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

03/09/2025

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

The two incorporated forms in the rule, Form DH-MQA 1065 (Optician Application for Examination) and Form DH-MQA 5070 (Optician Initial Licensure Form), are revised to reflect new licensure by endorsement requirements in ....

12/31/2024

Vol. 50/253

Development

64B12-9.0015

The two incorporated forms in the rule, Form DH-MQA 1065 (Optician Application for Examination) and Form DH-MQA 5070 (Optician Initial Licensure Form), are revised to reflect new licensure by endorsement requirements in ....

12/17/2024

Vol. 50/244

Variances

64B12-9.0015

of the issuance of an Order Granting Petition for Variance and Waiver, filed by Priscilla Ramos on May 31, 2024. The Notice of Petition for Waiver and Variance was published in Vol. 50, No. 114, in the June 11, 2024, Florida ....

9/17/2024

Vol. 50/182

Variances

64B12-9.0015

variance and waiver filed by Priscilla Ramos. Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of Rule 64B12-9.0015(4)(d), F.A.C., which requires upon certifying applicants for the licensure examination, the Board shall also certify ....

6/11/2024

Vol. 50/114

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

12/18/2023

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

Successful completion of a two-hour laws and rules course by a Board approved laws and rules course provider is no longer required for the Board to certify an applicant for licensure.

10/24/2023

Vol. 49/207

Development

64B12-9.0015

Successful completion of a two-hour laws and rules course by a Board approved laws and rules course provider is no longer required for the Board to certify an applicant for licensure.

10/9/2023

Vol. 49/196

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

02/15/2022

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

To modify the Optician Application for Examination incorporated in the rule

12/14/2021

Vol. 47/240

Development

64B12-9.0015

To modify the Optician Application for Examination incorporated in the rule.

11/29/2021

Vol. 47/229

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

11/14/2021

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

To modify the Optician Application for Examination incorporated in the rule

9/24/2021

Vol. 47/186

Development

64B12-9.0015

To modify the Optician Application for Examination incorporated in the rule

9/10/2021

Vol. 47/176

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

03/16/2021

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

The proposed rule amendments are intended to update the application.

12/2/2020

Vol. 46/233

Development

64B12-9.0015

The proposed rule amendments are intended to update the application.

11/25/2020

Vol. 46/230

Development

64B12-9.0015

The proposed rule amendments are intended to update the application.

10/22/2020

Vol. 46/207

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

12/10/2019

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

The purpose of the amendment is to update the application incorporated by reference within the rule.

9/30/2019

Vol. 45/190

Development

64B12-9.0015

The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to update the incorporated application.

9/6/2019

Vol. 45/174

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

02/12/2019

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

The purpose of the amendment is to update the form incorporated by reference within the rule.

12/12/2018

Vol. 44/240

Development

64B12-9.0015

The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to update language regarding application for examination and licensure.

1/18/2018

Vol. 44/12

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

11/29/2016

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

The Board proposes the rule amendment to update Form DH-MQA 1065, Application for Licensure Examination; to give the web site where the form can be obtained; and to delete unnecessary language and renumber the rule accordingly.....

8/17/2016

Vol. 42/160

Development

64B12-9.0015

The Board proposes to review the rule to determine if modification is needed to the language and to update the application forms as a result of HB941.

5/31/2016

Vol. 42/105

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

11/29/2012

Change

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

10/1/2012

Vol. 38/40

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the application process and requirements for licensure examination; to update and incorporate by referenced form DH-MQA ....

2/3/2012

Vol. 38/05

Development

64B12-9.0015

The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the application process and requirements for licensure examination; and to update and incorporate by reference form ....

1/20/2012

Vol. 38/03

Variances

64B12-9.0015

of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Lucindo Fidalgo, filed on May 23, 2011. The Petitioner did not state which rule for which he was requesting the Variance or Waiver. However it ....

10/14/2011

Vol. 37/41

Variances

64B12-9.0015

of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Frank Loiercio, filed on July 11, 2011. The Petitioner did not state which rule he was requesting the Variance or Waiver. The Notice of Petition for Variance ....

10/14/2011

Vol. 37/41

Variances

64B12-9.0015

of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Lucindo Fidalgo, filed on May 23, 2011. The Petitioner did not state which rule for which he was requesting the Variance or Waiver. However it ....

10/7/2011

Vol. 37/40

Variances

64B12-9.0015

of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Rebecca Law, filed on July 5, 2011. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 35, No. 29, of the July 22, 2011, Florida ....

10/7/2011

Vol. 37/40

Variances

64B12-9.0015

variance or waiver, filed on behalf of Frank Loiercio, from Rule 64B12-9.0015, F.A.C., with regards to the requirements for eligibility to sit for examination.

7/22/2011

Vol. 37/29

Variances

64B12-9.0015

waiver or variance, filed by Rebecca Law, from Rule 64B12-9.0015, F.A.C., with regard to the requirements for eligibility to sit for examination.

7/22/2011

Vol. 37/29

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

05/19/2010

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the application form.

2/5/2010

Vol. 36/05

Development

64B12-9.0015

The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the application form.

10/2/2009

Vol. 35/39

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

05/25/2009

Change

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

4/10/2009

Vol. 35/14

Proposed

64B12-9.0015

The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify and adopt the application for examination and to delete language in the subsection regarding application after revocation of license.

1/16/2009

Vol. 35/02

Development

64B12-9.0015

The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify and adopt the application for examination and to delete language in the subsection regarding application after revocation of license.

12/5/2008

Vol. 34/49

Final

64B12-9.0015

Application for Examination and Licensure

Effective:

08/28/2005