Chapter 2016-169, Laws of Florida, amended Section 723.078(2)(b)2., Florida Statutes, to require the division to define absentee ballot.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

    Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    61B-33.0015Absentee Ballot

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Chapter 2016-169, Laws of Florida, amended Section 723.078(2)(b)2., Florida Statutes, to require the division to define absentee ballot.

    SUMMARY: This rule defines the meaning of absentee ballot.

    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

    The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

    The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: the economic review conducted by the agency

    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 723.0078(2)(b)2., F.S.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 723.0078(2)(b)2., F.S.

    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Rikki Anderson, Government Analyst I, Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1030, (850)488-1631.

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    61B-33.0015-Absentee Ballot

    “Absentee ballot,” as provided by s. 723.078(2)(b)2., F.S., means a ballot completed and delivered in advance of  a member meeting, in accordance with the homeowners’ association’s bylaws, by a member who is not present at the time the vote is taken.

    Rulemaking Authority 723.078(2)(b)2. FS. Law Implemented 723.078(2)(b)2. FS. History–New          .

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Kevin Stanfield, Director, Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1030.

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ken Lawson, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 16, 2016

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 22, 2016

Document Information

Comments Open:
1/19/2017
Summary:
This rule defines the meaning of absentee ballot.
Purpose:
Chapter 2016-169, Laws of Florida, amended Section 723.078(2)(b)2., Florida Statutes, to require the division to define absentee ballot.
Rulemaking Authority:
723.0078(2)(b)2., F.S.
Law:
723.0078(2)(b)2., F.S.
Contact:
Rikki Anderson, Government Analyst I, Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1030, (850) 488-1631.
Related Rules: (1)
61B-33.0015. Absentee Ballot