(1) If the candidate did not exercise his or her right for the post-examination review, pursuant to Florida Statutes § 455.217, and elects to request a formal administrative hearing, he or she will be required to pay the post-examination review fee, as specified by board rule or by Department rule when there is no board, before a pre-hearing review is scheduled. In order to preserve the security and integrity of the examination, such candidate shall be permitted to review only the questions and answers missed on the examination.
    (2) Any comments made during the pre-hearing review will not be responded to by the Department. All pre-hearing reviews shall be conducted at a location determined by the Department. All security procedures outlined in Rules 61-11.007 and 61-11.017, F.A.C., shall apply to the candidate, the candidate’s attorney, and the candidate’s expert witness for all review sessions.
    (3) In preparation for a formal administrative hearing, if it is discovered by the Department that credit should be awarded for one or more items outlined in the candidate’s petition, an amended grade notice shall be issued reflecting his or her amended score.
Rulemaking Authority 455.203(5), 455.229 FS. Law Implemented 455.217, 455.229 FS. History-New 8-6-12.