15A-5.0010. Definitions

(1) Alcohol – Any substance containing one-half of one percent or more alcohol by volume including ethanol, methanol, propanol, isopropanol, non-alcoholic beer or wine, and over the counter products. (2) Administrative Hearing – A proceeding before a panel pursuant to Chapters 120 and 322, F.S. (3) Applicant – An individual applying for a Florida driver license. (4) Chairman – A licensed doctor of medicine who is employed by the Department and serves as the administrative officer of the Board. (5) Deficit – Any impairment of physical or mental function that could affect an applicant or licensed driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. (6) Denial – When a driving privilege is withheld for a specific period of time or indefinitely. (7) Department – The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles acting directly or through its duly authorized representatives. (8) Disorder – Any physical or mental condition that can cause deficits. (9) Driver License – Has the same meaning as set forth in Section 322.01, F.S. (10) Drugs – Any drug classified as a controlled substance under Title 21 U.S.C. s. 802(6) (2017), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09604, herein incorporated by reference effective 07/18, Title 21 C.F.R. ss. 1308.11 – 1308.15 (04/01/2017 edition), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09613, herein incorporated by reference effective 07/18, or Chapter 893, F.S. (11) Executive Director – The Executive Director of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. (12) Extended Driving Test – Three driving tests given consecutively with the same examiner/agent. (13) Eye Specialist – A licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist. (14) Final Order – A written final decision by the Executive Director, or designee, that is the result of a proceeding pursuant to Chapters 120 and 322, F.S. (15) Medical Advisory Board (Board) – Has the same meaning as set forth in Section 322.125, F.S. (16) Motor Vehicle – Has the same meaning as set forth in Section 322.01, F.S. (17) Panel – A group of Department employees and members of the Board designated to conduct any proceeding authorized by this rule. (18) Recommended Order – The official recommendation of a panel for the final disposition of a proceeding under Chapters 120 and 322, F.S.