61-40.003. Building Permit Surcharge Collection and Remittance

(1) Remittance of the Operating Trust Fund Surcharge Fees. All municipalities and counties that collect fees for the operating trust fund pursuant to Sections 553.721 and 468.631, F.S., shall remit and report those funds, less 10% to be retained by the collecting agency, to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation no later than 30 days after the calendar quarter. Reports shall be submitted using the Building Code Information System website located, as specifically related to surcharge collection, at www.floridabuilding.org/sc/ sc_default.aspx.

(2) Remittance of Surcharge Fees. Remittance of the assessed surcharge fees pursuant to Sections 553.721 and 468.631, F.S., shall be submitted electronically using the Building Code Information System website located, as specifically related to surcharge collection, at www.floridabuilding.org/sc/sc_default.aspx.

Rulemaking Authority 455.203(5), 553.721 FS. Law Implemented 468.631, 553.721, 559.79 FS. History–New 11-19-95, Amended 8-19-09, 1-12-11, Formerly 9B-62.003, Amended 10-10-17, 3-26-20.