Shawn Leatherwood, Shancethea.Leatherwood@ wisconsin.gov, 608-261-4438.
Safety and Professional Services —
Real Estate Examining Board
The scope statement was approved by the governor on July 23, 2014.
Rule No.
Relating to
Revocation due to being convicted of a felony that is a bar to licensure or registration.
Rule Type
Permanent.
1. Finding/Nature of Emergency (Emergency Rule Only)
N/A
2. Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
2013 Wisconsin Act 288 includes as a basis for revocation, a credential holder who has been convicted of a felony that is a bar to licensure or registration. The objective of the proposed rule is to add this to the Board's conduct and ethical practices which define conduct which may result in board discipline.
3. Description of the Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
2013 Wisconsin Act 288 creates as a basis for revocation, a credential holder who has been convicted of a felony that is a bar to licensure or registration. The proposed policy is to add this to the Board's rules defining conduct which may result in discipline.
The alternative is for this basis for revocation not be included in the conduct and ethical practices chapter of the Board's rules.
4. Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
Section
15.08 (5) (b), Stats. Each examining board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.
5. Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
75 hours.
6. List with Description of all Entities that may be Affected By The Proposed Rule
Real estate salespersons and brokers.
7. Summary and Preliminary Comparison with any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
None.
8. Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule (Note if the Rule is Likely to Have a Significant Economic Impact on Small Businesses)
None to minimal economic impact. It is not likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses.
Contact Person
Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, (608) 261-2377.
Safety and Professional Services —
Veterinary Examining Board
The scope statement was approved by the Governor on July 28, 2014.
Rule No.
Chapters
VE 2,
3, and
8 (revise).
Relating to
Entrance to examinations.
Rule Type
Permanent.
1. Finding/Nature of Emergency (Emergency Rule Only)
None.
2. Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
The objective of the proposed rule is to bring pertinent Wisconsin Administrative Code in line with recently passed legislation,
2013 Wisconsin Act 114.
3. Description of the Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
2013 Wisconsin Act 114 mandated that the Department of Safety and Professional Services and its attached boards may no longer require initial applicants complete their postsecondary education before being eligible to take an examination for a credential. The proposed rule will reflect that change in policy by amending Wis. Admin. Code chs.
VE 2,
3, and
8. The proposed rule will allow applicants for licensure as a veterinarian or certification as a veterinary technician to take the credentialing exam before completing any postsecondary education.
4. Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
Section
15.08 (5) (b), Stats., provides examining boards, “shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which is pertains. . ." The proposed rule seeks to provide guidance to applicants regarding examination requirements for veterinarians and veterinarian technicians.
Section
227.11 (2) (a), Stats., discusses the parameters of an agency's rule-making authority, stating an agency, “may promulgate rules interpreting provisions of any statute, enforced or administered by the agency, . . . but a rule is not valid if it exceeds the bounds of correct interpretation." This section allows an agency to promulgate administrative rules which interpret the statutes it enforces or administers as long as the proposed rule does not exceed proper interpretation of the statute.
Section
453.03, Stats., . . . “The examining board may promulgate rules relating to licensure qualifications, denial of a license, certificate or temporary permit, unprofessional conduct and disciplinary proceedings."
5. Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
State employees will spend approximately 50 hours developing the proposed rule.
6. List with Description of all Entities that may be Affected By The Proposed Rule
Persons who will be affected by the proposed rule include applicants for veterinary licensure and applicants for veterinary technician certificates.
7. Summary and Preliminary Comparison with any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation That is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
None.
8. Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule (Note if the Rule is Likely to Have a Significant Economic Impact on Small Businesses)
This rule is not likely to have a significant impact on small businesses.
9. Contact Person
Shawn Leatherwood, Shancethea.Leatherwood@ wisconsin.gov, 608-261-4438.
