The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.001 is to update and clarify the definition of terms used for purposes of administering the Certified Florida Property Appraiser and Certified Florida Tax Collector Program ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

12-9.001Definitions

12-9.002Certified Florida Property Appraiser/Certified Florida Evaluator and Certified Florida Collector/Certified Florida Collector Assistant Program

12-9.003Qualifications

12-9.0031Approval of Courses

12-9.0032Departmental Sponsored Courses

12-9.004Application for Certification

12-9.0055Fees

12-9.006Certification

12-9.007Recertification

12-9.0077Reinstatement

12-9.008Hearing on Certification Application and Expiration

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.001, F.A.C. is to update and clarify the definition of terms used for purposes of administering the Certified Florida Property Appraiser and Certified Florida Tax Collector Program (Program).

The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.002, F.A.C. (Amend title to: Certified Florida Property Appraiser, Certified Florida Evaluator, Certified Cadastralist of Florida, Certified Florida Collector, and Certified Florida Collector Assistant Program) is to add Certified Cadastralist of Florida as a certification offered through the Program and to provide that the Department will publish an informational guide regarding the Program.

The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.003, F.A.C. (Qualifications) is to establish updated criteria for the professional certification of property appraisers, tax collectors, their employees, and employees of the Department, and adds the certification criteria for a cadastralist.

The purpose of proposed new Rule 12-9.0031, F.A.C. (Approval of Courses) is to provide criteria and procedures for approval of courses for credit towards certification, recertification, or reinstatement of a professional certification, and to incorporate a new form for obtaining approval of a course or continuing education hours (Form DR-4002, Application for Approval of a Course or Continuing Education Credit Hours).

The purpose of proposed new Rule 12-9.0032, F.A.C. (Department Sponsored Courses) is to provide procedures for registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds for Department-approved courses.

The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.004, F.A.C. (Application for Certification) is to specify procedures for those seeking professional certification and to incorporate the form used for this purpose (Form DR-4001, Application for Florida Professional Certification).

The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.0055, F.A.C. (Amend to: Fees and Tuition) is to clarify the fee for obtaining and retaining professional certification under the Program and that fees and tuition for Department approved courses may be submitted to the Department online.

The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.006, F.A.C. (Certification) is to clarify the certification application approval process by the appropriate Admissions and Certification Committee.

The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.007, F.A.C. (Recertification) is to provide updates to requirements for all certified professionals to annually certify their governmental employment, to acknowledge the Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees that applies to all certified professionals, and to pay an annual recertification fee using the Application for Florida Professional Certification (Form DR-4001).

The purpose of proposed new Rule 12-9.0077, F.A.C. (Reinstatement) is to provide procedures for an individual whose certification has lapsed to apply for reinstatement.

The purpose of repealing Rule 12-9.008, F.A.C. (Hearing on Certification Application and Expiration) is to eliminate an unnecessary rule for requesting a hearing that is provided in Chapter 120, F.S., and Rule Chapter 28-106, F.A.C.

Rule text is posted on the Department’s website at http://floridarevenue.com/rules.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12-9, Florida Administrative Code (Certified Florida Property Appraiser and Certified Florida Tax Collector Program), reflect changes within the Department’s Property Tax Oversight Certification and Training Program which provides training and certification of property appraisers, tax collectors, and their staff, and Department employees as required by sections 145.10, 145.11, and 195.002, Florida Statutes.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 195.002(2), 195.027(1) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 145.10, 145.11, 195.002, 195.087(4) FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: November 17, 2020, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1220, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

SPECIAL COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: The Governor of the State of Florida has declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To minimize exposure to COVID-19 and help protect visitors and employees, Department offices are temporarily closed to the public. If Department offices remain closed to the public at the time of this workshop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the workshop will take place using electronic media. Anyone wishing to participate in this public workshop must register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3654935390691810828. Additional updates, including any potential developments regarding the closure status of Department offices, may be found on the Department’s website at: http://floridarevenue.com/rules.

The agenda for this workshop will include specific information about how to participate in this electronic meeting and will be on the Department’s website at http://floridarevenue.com/rules.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mike Cotton at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mike Cotton, Property Tax Oversight Program, telephone [phone] or email [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS: Published on the Department’s website at http://floridarevenue.com/rules/ under Property Tax Proposed Rules.