Rule Type
Permanent. (Revisions)
Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule
The objectives of the rule are to:
• Amend s.
Tax 4.05 (1) to provide a definition of taxicab consistent with the statutory definition.
• Update notes and examples throughout Chapter
Tax 4 to provide current rates of tax and department contact information.
• Repeal s.
Tax 8.11 concerning the submission of paper reports, as all reports are electronically filed.
• Update notes throughout Chapter
Tax 8 to provide current contact information for the department.
• Amend s.
Tax 9.19 to reflect that, due to advances in technology, machines other than fuson machines may be used to affix cigarette stamps.
• Amend s.
Tax 9.21 (3) to be consistent with s.
139.34 (3), Stats., which prohibits out-of-state distributers from shipping unstamped cigarettes to other distributers.
• Repeal s.
Tax 9.26 (1) to ensure compliance with Master Settlement Agreement requirements concerning the level of trade or transfer of unstamped cigarettes between distributers among themselves and also with manufacturers.
• Update notes and examples throughout Chapter
Tax 9 to provide current rates of tax and department contact information.
Description of existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives
2012 Executive Order 61 and
2011 Wisconsin Act 46 requires state agencies to work with the Small Business Regulatory Review Committee to review the agency's administrative rules that may be particularly onerous to small businesses in Wisconsin. In response, the department recently initiated a comprehensive review of all of its administrative rules. The changes described above were identified as part of that review. If the rules are not changed, they will be incorrect in that they will not reflect current law or current department policy.
Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language)
Section
125.03, Stats., provides “[t]he department, in furtherance of effective control, may promulgate rules consistent with this chapter and ch.
139."
Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule
The department estimates it will take approximately 100 hours to develop the rule.
List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule
Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, tax professionals, and other businesses and individuals who rely on clear, current, and concise rules
Summary and preliminary comparison of any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
There is no existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the rule.
Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
No economic impact is anticipated.
Contact Person
Dale Kleven
(608) 266-8253
Safety and Professional Services—Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on September 28, 2012.
Rule No.
Relating to
Modernization of occupational therapy regulations.
Rule Type
Permanent. (Revisions)
Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only):
N/A
Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:
Modernize the rules governing licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants to reflect current practice in the profession.
Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:
The Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (Board) has undertaken a review of its current rules as a response to changes within their profession. The majority of the current rules have been in place since January 2003. A great deal has changed within the profession since the initial promulgation of the rules. Specifically, as of April 14, 2011 the American Occupational Therapy Association ( AOTA) redefined the definition of Occupational Therapy Practice. The profession has expanded and grown past much of the current language in the rules. Definitions such as evaluation, occupational performance areas, occupational performance components, occupational performance contexts, prevention and screening need updating to reflect profession specific terminology that's in step with the today's practice of occupational therapy. Also, the Biennial Registration date should be corrected to reflect the accurate date. These are a few examples of how outdated the current rules are.
The Board's review will be comprehensive identifying specific sections of Chapter
OT 1 to
OT 5 for revision. However, although the Board's review of terminology, practice standards, and licensing requirements will be comprehensive, it will not result in a major policy change. With these revisions, the Board seeks to clarify the existing rules. In the alternative, if new rules are not promulgated the current rules will continue to lag behind standards and terminology presently used in the profession.
Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
The legislature has granted general statutory authority to affiliated credentialing boards for rule writing in the following sections ss.
15.085 (5) (b),
227.11 (2) (a), and
403.035 (1), Stats. The legislature has granted specific rule writing authority to the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board via s.
448.965 (1) and
(2), Stats. The Board may write rules that set forth standards for passing examination for occupational therapists and occupational therapy Assistants, continuing education requirements, standards for unprofessional conduct, and rules that define the scope of practice for the profession.
(1) The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules that establish each of the following:
(a) Standards for acceptable examination performance by an applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
(b) Continuing education requirement for license renewal for an occupational or occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant under s.
448.967 (2), Stats.
(c) Standards of practice for occupational therapy, including a code of ethics and criteria for referral.
(2) The affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules that define the scope of practice of occupational therapy or the scope of assisting in the practice of occupational therapy.
Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
250
List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Individuals that will be affected by the rule include licensed occupational therapist and occupational therapists assistants, OT instructors, applicants for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapist assistant and occupational therapist professional associations. Persons and entities employing occupational therapists may be impacted as well.
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.
Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
It is anticipated that the implementation of this rule will have no economic impact on small businesses.
Contact Person
Shawn Leatherwood
608-261-4438
