The Florida Senate

470.005  Rulemaking authority of board and department.--

(1)  The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it. The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it.

(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 and the records directly relating to the regulated activities of the licensee to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted hereunder. 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; s. 141, ch. 98-200; s. 23, ch. 2000-356.