To amend Rule 5J-12.001, F.A.C. to comply with changes enacted in Chapter 2012-67, Laws of Florida.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Consumer Services

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
5J-12.001Definitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To amend Rule 5J-12.001, F.A.C. to comply with changes enacted in Chapter 2012-67, Laws of Florida.
SUMMARY: The term “business tax receipt” has been substituted for the term “occupational license” within the definition of established place of business.
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: This rule amendment only substitutes a term within a rule definition. There are no costs associated with the substitution. Additionally, no interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact.
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: 570.07(23) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 559.904(7) FS.
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: Amy Topol, Assistant Director, Division of Consumer Services, Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-6500. Phone [phone]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

5J-12.001 Definitions.

For the purposes of these rules, the definitions contained in Section 559.903, F.S., and the following apply:

(1) “Established place of business” means that physical location noted on the business tax receipt occupational license issued to the motor vehicle repair shop pursuant to Chapter 205, F.S. If the county or municipality has adopted no local business tax receipt occupational license requirement pursuant to Chapter 205, F.S., the term means that physical location where motor vehicle repairs are performed, or records, equipment, or tools used for the conduct of the business of motor vehicle repair are housed or stored.

(2) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 559.903(6)(5), (7), 559.904(7), (9) FS. History–New 1-18-95, Amended 11-29-95, 2-11-98, ____________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Amy Topol, Assistant Director, Division of Consumer Services, Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500, Phone [phone]
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 9, 2013
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 16, 2013