64B9-8.009: Payment of Fines
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To delineate guidelines and parameters for the payment of fines and of monthly payment plans.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Payment of Fines.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.072(4), 464.006 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.072(4) 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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Acting Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259.
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
64B9-8.009 Payment of Fines.
(1) Unless stated otherwise in the Final Order, fines are payable within sixty days of the filing of the order.
(2) Individuals may file a petition for indigent status with the board office. The petition must include, at a minimum, the following financial information:
(a) Net income, consisting of total salary and wages, minus deductions required by law, including court-ordered support payments.
(b) Other income, including, but not limited to, social security benefits, union funds, veterans benefits, workers compensation, other regular support from absent family members, public or private employee pensions, unemployment compensation, dividends, interest, rent, trusts, and gifts.
(c) Assets, including, but not limited to, cash, savings accounts, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, equity in real estate, and equity in a boat or a motor vehicle or in other tangible property.
(d) All liabilities and debts.
(3) Upon review and approval by the Executive Director, the Department may issue an order for monthly payment plan within the following parameters:
(a) For fines and costs up to $2,000, payments may be distributed over a period not to exceed 24 months
(b) For fines and costs up to $5,000, payments may be distributed over a period not to exceed 48 months
(c) For fines and costs over $5,000, payments may be distributed over a period not to exceed 120 months at a minimum payment of $100 per month.
Specific Authority 456.072(4), 464.006 FS. Law Implemented 456.072(4) FS. HistoryNew 9-11-83, Formerly 21O-10.06, 21O-10.006, 61F7-8.009, 59S-8.009, Amended ________.
