The proposed rule amendment seeks to delete outdated or incorrect information from the rule while updating other phrases within the rule.

 

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Commission on Human Relations

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

60Y-9.007Housing for Older Persons Registration and Documentation

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment seeks to delete outdated or incorrect information from the rule while updating other phrases within the rule.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Florida Fair Housing Act

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 760.31(5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 760.29(4)(3) 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: Cheyanne Costilla, General Counsel, Florida Commission on Human Relations, 4075 Espanade Way, Room 110, Tallahassee, FL 32399-7020, [phone], [e-mail]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

60Y-9.007 Housing for Older Persons Registration and Documentation.

(1) Facilities or communities claiming an exemption under Section 760.29(4), F.S., shall register with the commission and submit the statutorily required documentation to the commission in the manner prescribed by the commission.  Information on how to register is located on the commission’s website, http://fchr.state.fl.us.

(2) The registration and documentation letter shall contain in bold letters on the face of the envelope the words “Registration for Housing for Older Persons,” and provide the date of mailing.

(3) The registration and documentation shall be submitted biennially from the date of the original filing on the first day of the month, or up to seven days thereafter, of the anniversary of the initial registration.

(4) The information in the commission’s registry is a public record. The information shall also be included on in the commission’s main website, at “http://fchr.state.fl.us.”

(5) Failure to comply with the requirements of Section 760.29(4)(2)(e), F.S, shall not disqualify a facility or community that otherwise qualifies qualified for the exemption provided in Section 760.29(4), F.S.

(6) The registration fee must be included within the completed registration letter in order to constitute a valid registration. The biennial registration fee is $20.00. It shall be sent to: Florida Commission on Human Relations at its address provided in Rule 60Y-2.005, F.A.C.

(6)(7) The Commission may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $500 on a facility or community that knowingly submits false information in the documentation required by this rule. Such fine shall be deposited in the commission’s trust fund.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 760.31(5)760.29(5) FS. Law Implemented 760.29(4)(e) FS. History–New 2-11-02, Amended 2-5-04, xx-xx-xx.