SPS 50.420(6)(a) (a) Attending seminars, corporate in-house courses, workshops, or professional or technical presentations made at meetings, conventions, or conferences, that meet the requirements of s. SPS 50.421. Attendance may be in person or via remote classroom where a qualified provider is available to the participant to comment and answer questions.
SPS 50.420(6)(b) (b) Teaching a continuing education program that meets the requirements of s. SPS 50.421. A person who teaches may only receive credit for the initial offering or presentation of a course or program during a biennium. Fifty minutes of actual instruction is equivalent to one continuing education credit hour.
SPS 50.420(6)(c) (c) Participating in distance education that meets the requirements of s. SPS 50.421, including completion of interactive short courses or tutorials, delivery of educational programs and courses on CD-ROM or the Internet, or correspondence courses.
SPS 50.420 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 50.421 SPS 50.421Standards for continuing education programs.
SPS 50.421(1)(1)A continuing education training program shall meet all of the following:
SPS 50.421(1)(a) (a) Include instruction in an organized method of learning contributing directly to the professional competency of the licensee and pertaining to subject matters that integrally relate to the practice of the profession. The instruction shall include amplification, evaluation, examples, and explanation of the course subject matter to the licensee.
SPS 50.421(1)(b) (b) Be conducted by individuals or entities which have specialized education, training or experience, and which are qualified in the subject matter of the program.
SPS 50.421(1)(c) (c) Include any of the following content:
SPS 50.421(1)(c)1. 1. Business management that may be utilized in the barber profession, which may include such courses as financial business planning, customer service, or computer courses.
SPS 50.421(1)(c)2. 2. Any topic covered in this chapter.
SPS 50.421(1)(c)3. 3. Any topic covering the principles and practices of barbering.
SPS 50.421(1)(d) (d) Provide attendance or completion verification records in the form of completion certificates or other documents evidencing attendance at, or completion of, the continuing education training program. The certificate or other document shall include all of the following:
SPS 50.421(1)(d)1. 1. The name of the course.
SPS 50.421(1)(d)2. 2. The sponsor's name.
SPS 50.421(1)(d)3. 3. The student's name.
SPS 50.421(1)(d)4. 4. The date of completion.
SPS 50.421(1)(d)5. 5. The number of hours.
SPS 50.421(1)(d)6. 6. A signature from the instructor or provider.
SPS 50.421(2) (2)Continuing education programs offered by any of the following providers qualify for continuing education credit hours with no further approval needed from the department:
SPS 50.421(2)(a) (a) Universities, technical colleges, and schools licensed by the appropriate authority for the state in which the program is offered.
SPS 50.421(2)(b) (b) State-licensed or state-certified instructors who have not had any disciplinary actions taken against them in the 3-year period preceding their planned instruction.
SPS 50.421(2)(c) (c) Product distribution companies, state-level or national-level professional organizations, national salon chains, or other providers, that offer programs with significant professional educational benefits for licensees.
SPS 50.421 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 50.422 SPS 50.422Certificate of completion, proof of attendance.
SPS 50.422(1)(1)Each licensee shall certify on the license renewal application that he or she fully complies with the continuing education requirements in this chapter.
SPS 50.422(2) (2)The department may conduct a random audit of its licensees on a biennial basis for assessing compliance with the continuing education requirements in this chapter. It is the responsibility of each licensee to retain or otherwise produce evidence of compliance.
SPS 50.422(3) (3)If evidence of compliance is requested by the department or its designee, the licensee shall submit the requested information or documentation within 30 business days of receiving the written notice. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
SPS 50.422 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 50.423 SPS 50.423Recordkeeping. A licensee shall obtain a certificate of completion from the program provider for each continuing education training program completed. The licensee shall retain the certificates and any other required documentation for a minimum of 5 years.
SPS 50.423 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 50.424 SPS 50.424Waiver of continuing education requirement.
SPS 50.424(1)(1)A renewal applicant who is actively practicing in the profession and is unable to fully comply with the continuing education requirements due to temporary and extreme hardship, as determined by the department, may submit a written request for a waiver. The department or its designee will review the request, and in its sole discretion may grant a full or partial waiver, or an extension of time to comply with the requirements.
SPS 50.424(2) (2)A renewal applicant who prior to the expiration date of the license submits a request for a waiver, pays the renewal fee, and provides a written statement setting forth the basis of the request, shall be deemed to be licensed and in good standing until the final decision on the application is issued by the department or its designee. If the waiver is denied and the license has expired, the applicant shall immediately discontinue engaging in the practice of barbering until the applicant meets the requirements of s. SPS 50.420 and submits evidence of compliance to the department or its designee.
SPS 50.424(3) (3)A renewal applicant may not receive a waiver under this provision for 2 consecutive biennia.
SPS 50.424 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
subch. V of ch. SPS 50 Subchapter V — Forfeitures
SPS 50.500 SPS 50.500Scope.
SPS 50.500(1)(1)The citation procedures in this subchapter may be used in an action to recover a forfeiture under s. 454.29 (3), Stats.
SPS 50.500 Note Note: The forfeitures under section 454.29 of the Statutes may be assessed against any license holder or applicant who has committed any of the offenses listed in the section, and can be up to $1,000 for each separate offense. Each day of continued violation is a separate offense.
SPS 50.500(2) (2)The citation form provided under this subchapter may serve as the initial pleading for a disciplinary action and is adequate process to give the department jurisdiction over the credential holder, if the citation is served upon the credential holder.
SPS 50.500 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 50.510 SPS 50.510Citation for administrative forfeiture. A citation under this subchapter shall be issued by one of the department's investigators and shall contain substantially all of the following information:
SPS 50.510(1) (1)The name, address, and credential number of the credential holder.
SPS 50.510(2) (2)The name and signature of the individual issuing the citation.
SPS 50.510(3) (3)A description of the violation alleged, the time and place of its occurrence, a statement that the respondent committed the violation, and the statute or administrative code provision violated.
SPS 50.510(4) (4)Notice that the credential holder may submit a response contesting the citation and requesting a hearing. The notice shall include the date and address for the timely submission of a request, and shall state that the request for a hearing must be in writing.
SPS 50.510(5) (5)The forfeiture assessment requested by the department.
SPS 50.510(6) (6)A summary of the citation procedure, including the provisions for deposit and stipulation in lieu of an appearance before an administrative law judge or the department.
SPS 50.510 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 50.520 SPS 50.520Service. Service of a citation under this subchapter may be accomplished by mailing a copy of the citation to the credential holder at the last known address of the credential holder or by any procedure described in s. 801.14 (2), Stats.
SPS 50.520 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 50.530 SPS 50.530Effect of payment. The credential holder may deposit the amount of forfeiture identified in the citation by mailing the deposit and a copy of the citation to the division. Payment shall be treated as a plea of no contest and submission to an order of forfeiture, not to exceed the amount of the deposit.
SPS 50.530 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 50.540 SPS 50.540Request for hearing.
SPS 50.540(1)(1)Within 20 calendar days of the date of service of the citation, the licensee may enter a plea contesting the violation cited and request a hearing on the alleged violation cited.
SPS 50.540(2) (2)A plea contesting a violation and requesting a hearing shall be in writing and submitted to the division. The submission shall include a statement of the specific reasons why the licensee believes the forfeiture assessment and the grounds for assessment should be reviewed.
SPS 50.540 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 50.550 SPS 50.550Default.
SPS 50.550(1)(1)If the credential holder does not make a deposit or otherwise respond to the citation in a timely fashion, the department may without further proceedings issue an order of default against the credential holder. A default order issued under this subchapter may assess a forfeiture, not to exceed the amount identified in the citation. Violation of an order issued under this subchapter may result in assessing a forfeiture, not to exceed the amount identified in the citation. Violation of an order issued pursuant to this subchapter may also result in a refusal to renew credentialing or additional disciplinary action.
SPS 50.550(2) (2)If the credential holder requests a hearing pursuant to s. SPS 50.540 but fails to appear at the hearing at the time scheduled, the credential holder is in default and the department may make findings and enter an order on the basis of the citation. The department may, for good cause, relieve the respondent from the effect of such findings and permit the respondent to answer and defend at any time before the department enters an order, or within a reasonable time.
SPS 50.550 Note Note: See sections 440.19 to 440.23 and 454.29 of the Statutes for other disciplinary proceedings and actions—such as administrative warnings, and suspension or revocation of a license, respectively.
SPS 50.550 History History: EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
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