The Commission proposes the rule amendment to modify the rule language to clarify the requirements and procedures for license reactivation education for brokers and sales associates.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Florida Real Estate Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61J2-3.010License Reactivation Education for Brokers and Sales Associates

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes the rule amendment to modify the rule language to clarify the requirements and procedures for license reactivation education for brokers and sales associates.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment will modify the rule language to clarify the requirements and procedures for license reactivation education for brokers and sales associates.

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: : During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Commission meeting, the Commission, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature.

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: 475.05 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 475.04, 475.17, 475.182, 475.183, 475.451 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: Juana Watkins, Executive Director, Division of Real Estate, 400 N. Robinson Street, Suite N801, Orlando, Florida 32801

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61J2-3.010 License Reactivation Education for Brokers and Sales Associates

(1) No change.

(2) A licensee may reactivate a license that has been involuntarily inactive for more than 12 months but less than 24 months by satisfactorily completing 28 hours of a Commission-prescribed education course derived from the Florida Real Estate Commission Salesperson Course Syllabus (FREC Course I). The course shall contain coverage of the following topics: Real Estate License Law and Qualifications for Licensure (Session 2); Real Estate License Law and Commission Rules (Session 3); Authorized Relationships, Duties and Disclosure (Session 4); Real Estate Brokerage Activities and Procedures: Guides for Salespersons (Session 5); Violations of License Law, Penalties and Procedures (Session 6); Federal and State Laws Pertaining to Real Estate (Session 7); Real Estate Contracts (Session 11); Real Estate Related Computations and Closing of Transactions (Session 14); and Real Estate Investments and Business Opportunity Brokerage (Session 17).

(3) through (6) No change.

(7) The Commission will allow an additional 6-month period after the expiration of a license for brokers and sales associates who cannot complete the reactivation requirements due to individual hardship. Individual hardship is defined in Rule 61J2-3.013, F.A.C.

(a) Any licensee requesting a hardship shall make the request to the Commission in writing setting forth the basis of the alledged hardship. The Commission may require said request to be supported by additional documentation.

(b) Any licensee who has received a hardship extension will remain null and void until a valid reinstatement application for is received with proof of renewal fees and reactivation education.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 475.05 FS. Law Implemented 475.04, 475.17, 475.182, 475.183, 475.451 FS. History–New 1-1-80, Amended 8-24-80, 9-16-84, Formerly 21V-3.10, Amended 10-13-88, 6-28-93, Formerly 21V-3.010, Amended 12-30-97, 10-25-98, 1-18-00, 3-15-04, 11-8-06, 12-25-07, 8-18-08,                             .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida Real Estate Commission

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Real Estate Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 20, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 6, 2015