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FL S1980
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates Division of Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, transferring regulatory authority from the Department of Health.
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Terminates the Florida Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Trust Fund effective November 1, 2012, transferring all remaining balances and future revenues to the Professional Regulation Trust Fund.
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Redirects all fees, fines, administrative penalties, and collections related to drug, device, and cosmetic regulation to the Professional Regulation Trust Fund instead of the separate dedicated trust fund.
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Requires the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to submit a report by January 15, 2013 to legislative committees with recommendations on eliminating the program's operating deficit, improving licensure renewal efficiency, and regulating the program under chapter 455.
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Updates all statutory references throughout Florida law to reflect the transfer of regulatory authority from the State Surgeon General/Department of Health to the Secretary of Business and Professional Regulation.
Legislative Description
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to HB 5511 -SJ 634
2/23/2012