The purpose of this rulemaking is to incorporate some of the existing certification procedures from the Department’s Rule Chapter 12-9 (which is being proposed for repeal) into the Property Tax Oversight Program’s proposed new Rule Chapter 12D-19 ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Property Tax Oversight Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

12D-19.001Definitions

12D-19.002Professional Certifications

12D-19.003Qualifications for Certification

12D-19.004Registration for Department-sponsored Coursework

12D-19.005Cancellations and Refunds

12D-19.006Application for Certification

12D-19.007Certification Date

12D-19.008Certification Renewal

12D-19.009Reinstatement

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to incorporate some of the existing certification procedures from the Department’s Rule Chapter 12-9, F.A.C. (which is being proposed for repeal) into the Property Tax Oversight Program’s proposed new Rule Chapter 12D-19, F.A.C. and to establish additional certification procedures. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-19.001 (Definitions) is to define terms used in proposed Rule Chapter 12D-19, F.A.C. The effect of proposed Rule 12D-19.001, F.A.C. is that statements in the new rule chapter should be easier to understand. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-19.002, F.A.C. (Professional Certifications) is to describe the five courses offered by the Florida Professional Certification Program. The effect of this proposed rule is to inform those interested in obtaining a certification of the certifications they are eligible to pursue. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-19.003, F.A.C. (Qualifications for Certification) is to establish criteria for the professional certification of property appraisers, tax collectors, their employees, and employees of the Department. The effect of this proposed new rule is that anyone seeking professional certification is advised about the certification requirements. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-19.004, F.A.C. (Registration for Department-sponsored Coursework) is to specify procedures for persons who want to attend a course for the Florida Professional Certification Program and to provide a form for this purpose (DR-410E, F.A.C.; Course Enrollment Form; Property Tax Oversight (PTO) Certification and Training). The effect of this proposed rule is that potential course participants have instructions for registering for courses this certification program offers. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-19.005, F.A.C. (Cancellations and Refunds) is to specify procedures for course registrants to cancel their registrations and receive refunds of their payments for courses. The effect of this proposed rule is to provide course registrants with a process to cancel their registrations and apply for refunds of any payments they made. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-19.006, F.A.C. (Application for Certification) is to adopt a form (DR-410, Application for Florida Professional Certification; Property Tax Oversight (PTO) Certification and Training) to apply for certification and to require supporting documentation that an applicant must submit with the application. The effect of this proposed rule is to provide applicants with instructions when applying for certification. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-19.007, F.A.C. (Certification Date) is to specify how the Department determines when a qualified applicant’s certification period begins. The effect of this proposed rule is that successful applicants will know how the Department determines the starting and ending dates of their certification period. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-19.008, F.A.C. (Certification Renewal) is to provide procedures for currently certified property appraisers and tax collectors to renew their certification and to adopt a form (DR-410CE, Application for Approval of Continuing Education Credit Hours; Property Tax Oversight (PTO) Certification and Training) for this purpose. The effect of this proposed rule is to tell certified property appraisers and tax collectors how to renew their certification. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-19.009, F.A.C. (Reinstatement) is to specify procedures for a previously certified property appraiser; tax collector; or an employee of the property appraiser, tax collector, or Department can follow to reinstate an expired certification. The effect of this proposed rule is to explain to previously certified persons how to reinstate their expired certifications.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The procedures for implementing the statutory provisions regarding the establishment of schools to upgrade the assessment and collection skills of Florida property appraisers and tax collectors.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 195.002(2), 213.06(1) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 112.3142, 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: January 7, 2016, 10:00 a.m. immediately following the hearing for Rule 12-9.002, F.A.C.

PLACE: Room 1220, Building 2, Capital Circle Office Complex, 2450 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida

The public can also participate in this hearing through our teleconference system using instructions that will be included with the agenda for this hearing. The agenda and supporting information for this public hearing will be posted on the Department’s Internet web site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/legislation/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: Robert Blick, Tax Law Specialist, Property Tax Oversight Program, Department of Revenue, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0129, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.