The State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) adopts an amendment to §110.9, concerning Anesthesia Permit Renewal, without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 22, 2012, issue of the Texas Register (37 TexReg 4518) and will not be republished. The amendment affects subsection (c). Subsections (a) and (b) are not affected by the adoption of the amendment.

The section addresses required fees and continuing education for anesthesia permit renewal. The amended subsection establishes requirements regarding continuing education for and renewal of minimal, moderate and deep/general sedation anesthesia permits.

The adopted amendment clarifies the frequency at which renewals must occur by specifying that renewals must occur every two years.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Government Code §2001.021 et seq. and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which authorize the Board to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform its duties.

The adoption of the amendment affects Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle D and Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 5.