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ORR # 2002-013
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY SERVICES DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
DENTISTRY - GENERAL RULES
The Department of Consumer & Industry Services will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Department of Consumer & Industry Services, Ottawa Building, 611 West Ottawa, Conference Room 2, Upper Level, Lansing, Michigan.
The public hearing is being held to receive comments from interested persons on amendments to the Michigan Board of Dentistry Administrative Rules. The administrative rules currently require an applicant for license renewal or relicensure as a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant to complete a specified number of hours in continuing education. The administrative rules are being amended to provide alternative continuing education programs, including a separate category for on-line continuing education programs, and to set a maximum number of hours a licensee may accrue toward the total requirement.
These rules are being promulgated under the authority of section 16601 of 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16601 et seq. and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-1 and 1996-2, MCL 333.3101 and 445.2001. The rules will become effective seven days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Hearing comments may be presented in person, with written comments available at the time of presentation. Comments also may be submitted by mail, FAX (517) 241-3082, or electronic mail until November 21, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. Address communications to:
Department of Consumer & Industry Services Bureau of Health Services – Dentistry Hearing
P.O. Box 30670; Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Attention: Diane R. Lewis, Policy Administration Manager
E-mail address: drlewis@michigan.gov
A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting the Bureau at the address above. Electronic copies also may be obtained at http://www.michigan.gov/orr.
All hearings are conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. Hearings are held in buildings that accommodate mobility-impaired individuals and accessible parking is available. A disabled individual who requires accommodations for effective participation in a hearing should call Nita Hixson at (517) 335-1341 to make the necessary arrangements. To ensure availability of the accommodation, please call at least 1 week in advance.
