1. (1) If a sponsor is unable to continue sponsorhip and an apprentice wishes to continue training:

   1. (a) The sponsor or the apprentice must notify the Department of the change of sponsor within 30 days;
   2. (b) The apprentice must secure another sponsor and notify the Department of the new sponsorship; and
   3. (c) Apprenticeship may not continue until the change of sponsor is complete.
2. (2) The apprentice shall receive credit for prior training following a change of sponsor if training was reported to the Department prior to or coincident with the change of sponsor.
3. (3) If an apprentice or sponsor terminates training, the sponsor must notify the Department within 30 days.
4. (4) If disciplinary action is taken against the sponsor or qualified establishment, the apprenticeship shall be terminated.

Rulemaking Authority 480.035(7), 480.041(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 480.041(1)(b) FS. History–New 11-27-79, Formerly 21L-29.04, 21L-29.004, 61G11-29.004, Amended 11-21-02, 12-18-17, 11-22-20.