The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment to 61M-1.002 (Claims Procedures) will be to set forth a specific timeframe within which mobile home owners must redeem vouchers received from the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation and to ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61M-1.002Claims Procedures

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment to Rule 61M-1.002 (Claims Procedures), F.A.C., will be to set forth a specific timeframe within which mobile home owners must redeem vouchers received from the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation and to identify the method of delivery of vouchers to mobile home owners. Currently, there is no specific timeframe or deadline. The addition of a specific timeframe within which vouchers must be redeemed will allow the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation to better measure its future financial obligations.

The Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation will also address proposed amendments to its Forms. The purpose and effect of the proposed amendments to the forms is as follows: (1) to obtain additional information from applicants; (2) to implement the changes contemplated by the proposed amendments to Rule 61M-1.002 (Claims Procedures), F.A.C.; (3) to correct a clerical error on Form 1001 which conflicts with Rule 61M-1.002 (Claims Procedures), F.A.C., by giving applicants the option of submitting a signed contract with an installer with their application for relocation expenses; (4) to give additional notice to mobile home owners that vouchers must be redeemed within a specific timeframe; and (5) to make any other revisions necessary to any of its Forms.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject areas to be addressed in these rule and forms amendments are the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation’s claims and payment procedures and the use of applicable forms by the public.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 723.0611(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 723.003, 723.061, 723.0611, 723.06115, 723.06116, 723.0612 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: Vicky Krentz, Executive Director, FMHRC, P. O. Box 7848, Clearwater, Florida 33758, 1(888)862-7010, ([e-mail])

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