The proposed rule amendments is intended to modify, clarify and update the language as needed.

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

69K-1.003Miscellaneous Fees; Name Changes and Duplicate Licenses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments is intended to modify, clarify and update the language as needed.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment is intended to modify, clarify and update language regarding miscellaneous fees; name changes and duplicate licenses.

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 Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, and the substance of the rule amendment, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary because the rule does not impose additional rights, obligations, or duties on any persons or any businesses, and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

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: 497.103(5)(b), 497.140(4), (5), 497.161(1)(d) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 497.140(4), (5), (6), 497.161(1)(d) 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: Ellen Simon, Assistant Director, Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0361, [phone], Ellen [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

69K-1.003 Miscellaneous Fees; Name Changes and Duplicate Licenses.

(1) Unless exempt, aA special unlicensed activity fee of $5.00 per licensee shall be imposed on each initial license and each renewal of a license under chapter 497, F.S. These funds shall be used by the Department to identify and combat unlicensed activity which violates the provisions of chapter 497, F.S.

(2) A member of the United States Armed Forces, such member’s spouse, and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who separated from service within 2 years preceding the application for licensure are exempt from the special unlicensed activity fee associated with initial licensure. The military record must show such member is currently in good standing or such veteran was honorably discharged.

(3)(2) The fee for a name change on a license is $25. The original of the current license must be returned to the Department before a license in the changed name will be issued. A request for a name change for business entities shall be submitted to the Department on Form DFS-N1-1764, “Change of Name & Request for Revised License Certificate – Entities,” effective 10/06. A request for a name change for individuals shall be submitted to the Department on Form DFS-N1-1765, “Change of Name & Request for Revised License Certificate – Individuals,” effective 10/06. Both forms are incorporated by reference in rule 69K-1.001, F.A.C.

(4)(3) The fee for a duplicate license is $25. A request for a duplicate license shall be submitted to the Department on Form DFS-N1-1766, “Request for Duplicate License,” effective 10/06, which is incorporated by reference in rule 69K-1.001, F.A.C.

(5)(4) The fee for certification of public records is $5.00.

Rulemaking Authority 497.103(5)(b), 497.140(4), (5), 497.161(1)(d) FS. Law Implemented 497.140(4), (5), (6), 497.161(1)(d) FS. History–New 10-6-08,                .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Ellen Simon, Assistant Director, Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0361, [phone], Ellen [e-mail].

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 6, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 19, 2018