The rule is being amended to allow drafts to be made on banks or savings associations outside the State of Florida.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    14-116.002: Letters of Credit
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule is being amended to allow drafts to be made on banks or savings associations outside the State of Florida.
    SUMMARY: The location of banks and savings associations on which drafts may be made is being amended.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
    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.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 334.044(2), 334.044(30) FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 334.187, 337.106, 337.175 FS.
    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Deanna R. Hurt, Assistant General Counsel and Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    14-116.002 Letters of Credit.

    (1) through (3)(c) No change.

    (d) The letter of credit must provide for draws to be made on a bank or savings association located in the United States State of Florida and additionally must provide for draws by electronic presentation of a draft via facsimile transmission or electronic mail, or both.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 334.044(30), 334.187, 337.106, 337.175 FS. History–New 3-23-93, Amended 8-24-93, 10-11-94, 10-5-97, 1-18-04, 2-18-09,_________.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Joseph S. Kowalski, Deputy Comptroller
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Stephanie C. Kopelousos, Secretary
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 19, 2009
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: September 25, 2009

Document Information

Comments Open:
10/30/2009
Summary:
The location of banks and savings associations on which drafts may be made is being amended.
Purpose:
The rule is being amended to allow drafts to be made on banks or savings associations outside the State of Florida.
Rulemaking Authority:
334.044(2), 334.044(30) FS.
Law:
334.187, 337.106, 337.175 FS.
Contact:
Deanna R. Hurt, Assistant General Counsel and Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458
Related Rules: (1)
14-116.002. Letters of Credit