The renewal date in Chapter Med 14 for doctor of osteopathy does not match the renewal date in statute. The proposed rule would align the renewal date in administrative code with the statute. Additionally, the biennial registration requirements in Chapter Med 14 have not been updated for at least 10 years. The proposed rule would update Chapter Med 14 to reflect common, contemporary renewal requirements in the field. Throughout Med 1 and Med 14, many provisions do not specify the type of exam to which the provision applies. The proposed rule would clarify references to all exams.
The proposed rule package may also include other non-substantive rule changes.
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 it pertains. . .” Section 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., sets forth 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 the rule exceeds the bounds of correct interpretation.” Section 448.40 (1), Stats. “The board may promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including rules requiring the completion of continuing education, professional development, and maintenance of certification or performance improvement or continuing medical education programs for renewal of a license to practice medicine and surgery.” Section 448.05 (2) (c), Stats. “The board may promulgate rules specifying circumstances in which the board, in cases of hardship or in cases in which the applicant possesses a medical license issued by another jurisdiction, may grant a waiver from any requirement under par. (a) or (b). The board may grant such a waiver only in accordance with those rules.” 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 80 hours developing the proposed rule.
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
The proposed rule will impact initial and renewal applicants for licensure to practice medicine and surgery.
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):
The proposed rule is likely to have minimal to no economic impact on small businesses.
