The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish rules in accordance with Chapter 2023-155, L.O.F., establishing late fees for all licenses issued pursuant to chapter 493 F.S., and rules relating to late-fee waivers. The division ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Licensing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5N-1.116Insurance; Fees

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish rules in accordance with Chapter 2023-155, L.O.F., establishing late fees for all licenses issued pursuant to chapter 493 F.S., and rules relating to late-fee waivers. The division is also amending examination fees, and making technical changes. The effect is to provide clarity throughout the rule and guidance relating to licensing fees.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: amendments to s. 493.6113(4) F.S. establish that a licensee who fails to renew on or before the expiration of a license may be required to pay a late fee and requires the division to establish in rule the amount of a license renewal late fee. Examination fees are being revised for Class “K”, “M”, “MA’ and “C” licenses as authorized by s. 493.6107(1)(d) and s. 493.6203(5)(c) F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 215.405, 493.6103, 493.6105(3)(j), 493.6107, 493.6202, 493.6203(5), 493.6302, 493.6402 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 215.405, 493.6105, 493.6107, 493.6110, 493.6111, 493.6113, 493.6115(13), 493.6202, 493.6203(5), 493.6302, 493.6402 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Kevin Gay, Records Analyst, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 5647, Tallahassee, Florida 32314; [e-mail]; [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.