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1997 Florida Statutes
Rulemaking authority of board and department.
470.005 Rulemaking authority of board and department.--
(1) The board is authorized to adopt rules not inconsistent with law as may be necessary to carry out the duties and authority conferred upon the board by this chapter and as may be necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The department is authorized to adopt rules not inconsistent with law as may be necessary to carry out the duties and authority conferred upon the department by this chapter and as may be necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(2) The board may adopt rules not inconsistent with law to define and regulate hazardous materials generated in connection with the practice of embalming, funeral directing, or direct disposition.
(3) The board shall adopt rules which establish requirements for inspection of direct disposal establishments, funeral establishments, and cinerator facilities. Such rules shall include, but not be limited to, requirements to inspect for compliance with federal and state laws relating to the receiving, handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous and hazardous waste.
(4) The board may prescribe by rule a fee of up to $25 for a duplicate license, registration, or certificate of authority and for a name change on a license, registration, or certificate of authority.
History.--ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-231; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 89-8; s. 134, ch. 92-149; ss. 4, 122, ch. 93-399.