The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish rules in accordance with Chapter 2023-155, L.O.F., establishing late fees for all licenses issued pursuant to chapter 493 F.S., and rules relating to late-fee waivers. The division ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Licensing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5N-1.116Insurance; Fees

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish rules in accordance with Chapter 2023-155, L.O.F., establishing late fees for all licenses issued pursuant to chapter 493 F.S., and rules relating to late-fee waivers. The division is also amending examination fees, updating outdated language and clarifying fingerprint retention fees, organizing the rule by fee type, and making technical changes. The effect is to provide clarity throughout the rule and guidance relating to licensing fees.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Renewal late fees in accordance with s. 493.6113(4) F.S., late-fee waivers, examination fees for Class “K,” “M,” “MA,’ and “C” licenses as authorized by s. 493.6107(1)(d) and s. 493.6203(5)(c) F.S., clarify fingerprint retention related language, and rule organization by fee type.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 215.405, 493.6103, 493.6105(3)(j), 493.6107, 493.6202, 493.6203(5), 493.6302, 493.6402 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 215.405, 493.6105, 493.6107, 493.6110, 493.6111, 493.6113, 493.6115(13), 493.6202, 493.6203(5), 493.6302, 493.6402 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: Kevin Gay, Records Analyst, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 5647, Tallahassee, Florida 32314; [e-mail]; [phone].

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