This rule amendment deletes references to form numbers appearing on division educational brochures. It also deletes a provision that relieves the developer of certain requirements when the division is unable to provide the developer with copies of ...

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61B-24.006: Economic Information
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule amendment deletes references to form numbers appearing on division educational brochures. It also deletes a provision that relieves the developer of certain requirements when the division is unable to provide the developer with copies of educational brochures. Instead, the developer may print copies of the brochures from the division’s website or request copies directly from the division.
SUMMARY: This rule addresses educational materials that must be provided to tenants by a developer when a condominium is created by conversion of existing improvements. The rule amendment deletes form numbers and provides developers with the option of downloading copies of the brochures from the division’s website.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 718.501(1)(f), 718.614(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 718.501(1)(e), 718.614(2) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: May 5, 2008, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: The Northwood Centre, Suite 16, Conference Room, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
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: Sharon A. Malloy, Senior Management Analyst II 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 IS: Sharon A. Malloy, Senior Management Analyst II, Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32311-1030, [phone]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61B-24.006 Economic Information.

In addition to the economic information required by subsection Sections 718.614(1) and (2), Florida Statutes, each developer shall provide tenants with a copy of the following educational brochures: “Condominium and Cooperative Conversions,” revised January, 2006 Form DBR 335; “Condominium Living in Florida,” revised November 6, 2003 Form DBR 336; and “A Guide to Purchasing a Condominium Unit,” revised October, 2005 Form DBR 337. A developer may request these brochures from the division or may download and print copies from the division’s internet website. The division shall provide each developer with adequate copies of these forms upon request. When the division is unable to provide a developer with forms, the developer is relieved of the requirements of this subsection.

Specific Authority 718.501(1)(f), 718.614(2) FS. Law Implemented 718.501(1)(e)(c), 718.614(2) FS. History–New 7-2-81, Formerly 7D-24.06, 7D-24.006, Amended 2-22-94, _________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Michael Cochran, Director, and Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1030
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Chuck Drago, Interim Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 25, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: November 30, 2007