Vol. 44, No. 128 (07/02/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Commission proposes the development of a rule amendment to determine if modifications will be necessary to the rule language.
    • The Commission proposes the development of a rule amendment to determine if modifications will be necessary to the rule language.
    • The Commission proposes the development of a rule amendment to determine if modifications will be necessary to the rule language.
    • The Commission proposes the development of a rule amendment to determine if modifications will be necessary to the rule language.
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Update the Statewide Provider Contract.
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12-3.0017, F.A.C., is to remove obsolete information regarding fax numbers no longer used by the Department.
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-19.002 and 12-19.004, F.A.C., is to update the name of the Florida Money Laundering Act, correct cross references to other provisions, to remove a redundant definition, and to incorporate by ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-26.008, F.A.C., is to provide clarification for taxpayer representatives on two forms used to apply for tax refunds from the Department.
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rules 12-29.001, 12-29.002, and 12-29.003, F.A.C., is to incorporate statutory changes made by Sections 6, 7, 15, and 48, Chapter 2018-6, L.O.F.
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Section 288.1083, F.S., previously provided for a refund of tax to certain manufacturing and spaceport entities under an investment incentive program. This program expired July 1, 2013, and taxpayers are no longer eligible for a tax refund. The ...
    • The state sales tax rate is set by the Legislature and is subject to change from year to year. The 2018 Legislature reduced the state rate on the lease of real property from 5.8% to 5.7%. The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12A-15.014, F.A....
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used to report the Florida communications services tax. These changes are limited to annual tax rate adjustments for local jurisdictions ...
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C., is to is to adopt, by reference, changes to Form DR-309637N, which provides instructions for filing a petroleum carrier information return.
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-7.008, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to three forms used in the administration of gas and sulfur production and of oil production. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to five forms used in the administration of insurance premium taxes, fees, and surcharges.
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-1.013, F.A.C., is to incorporate statutory changes made to Florida Corporate Income Tax by Chapter 2018-119, L.O.F., and to address the effect that the repeal of the federal corporate Alternative ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • The rule amendment clarifies the rule by removing redundant language.
      • Due of Comment: 7/23/2018
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The proposed revision to the Children’s Medical Services Rules 64C-6.001, 64C-6.002, and 64C-6.003 updates the specific rulemaking authority, program definitions, and the incorporation of updated program standards of the Regional Perinatal Intensive ...
      • Due of Comment: 7/23/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Florida Control of Money Laundering in Financial Institutions, Disapproval of Directors or Executive Officers, Examination Manuals and Referenced Standards, Reporting of Significant Events or Conditions
    • Branches, Liability and Bond Insurance, Powers
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Disciplinary Procedures and Disposition
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Alternative Systems, Standards for the Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • HARBOR HOUSE APARTMENTS at 174 Golden Gate Point, Sarasota, Clearwater, FL. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of Rule 2.11.1, A17.1, 2007 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001, Florida Administrative Code that requires elevator hoistway ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Jessica Cooper, from Rule 64B8-52.003, F.A.C., with regard to the restriction on the number of continuing education hours which may be completed via home study. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • variance or waiver filed by Dennis Matthew Stuart, P.E., regarding the requirement of Rule 61G15-20.0015(3), F.A.C., that applicants for licensure by endorsement who have an engineering degree that is not EAC/ABET accredited demonstrate substantial ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Michael Hayes, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.002(4)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which provides that “[u]pper division, as used in Rule 61H1-27.002, F.A.C., as courses offered at the junior level or ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Worthington Community Association, Inc. Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 14-4283.

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; July 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. EST and 11:00 a.m. EST; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 2601 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The DCF Request for Proposal (RFP) # RFP030618FCO1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information and Application Assistance Services. The RFP was advertised on the DMS Vendor Bid System Electronic Posting Site, http://www.myflorida.com/apps/...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 3, Room 202, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • Opening of ITN replies. No public comment will be taken.; July 12, 2018, 10:00a.m.; 400 W. Robinson Street South Tower, Room 1106F Orlando, FL 32801 Conference number: 1-888-670-3525 Code: 7027600829
      • Hearing Meeting: 400 W. Robinson Street South Tower, Room 1106F Orlando, FL 32801 Conference number: 1-888-670-3525 Code: 7027600829
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meetings on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss proposed actions that will assist in preserving, protecting and enhancing Florida’s military installations and missions.; Thursday, July 19, 2018 09:00 AM EDT – 11:00 AM EDT; Hampton Inn & Suites Miami South - Homestead ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn & Suites Miami South - Homestead 2855 NE 9th Street Homestead, FL 33033
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Executive Director Evaluation Committee Teleconference Meeting to discuss District business. The meeting will be held at District Headquarters and Committee members may teleconference in. Public must be present at District Headquarters to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Orlando Urban Area
    • Central Florida MPO Alliance joint meeting with the West Central Florida Chairs Coordinating Committee; Friday, July 13, 2018, 12:00 Noon; Hillsborough Community College, Trinkle Center, 1206 North Park Road, Plant City FL 33563
      • Hearing Meeting: Hillsborough Community College, Trinkle Center, 1206 North Park Road, Plant City FL 33563
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Polk Regional Water Cooperative
    • The Polk Regional Water Cooperative (the “PRWC”) is an independent special district of local government whose members are the fifteen largest municipalities located within Polk County, Florida, and Polk County, a charter county and political ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Both meetings will be held at the Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing Headquarters building located within the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, Florida 33823.
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • PUBLIC MEETINGS LOCATION: Caldwell Building, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950 DATE and TIME: Friday, July 27, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., ET PURPOSE: Reply Opening DATE and TIME: Thursday, August 16, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., ET ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The call-in information for the workshop is posted to the following websites: http://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2018/2018-110 http://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/...
      • Hearing Meeting: The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Proposed guidance and minimum levels for Lakes Allen, Harvey, and Virginia in Hillsborough County pursuant to Sections 373.042, and 373.0421, F.S.; Monday, July 16, 2018; 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM; Lutz Community Center, 98 1st Ave NW, Lutz, FL 33548
      • Hearing Meeting: Lutz Community Center, 98 1st Ave NW, Lutz, FL 33548
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six will host a public meeting for a permanent pedestrian bridge over SR 5/US 1/Overseas Highway at Islamorada Founders Park, MM 87 in Monroe County. The estimated combined construction cost ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Founders Park Community Center
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Agenda topics include Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Update; Restraint and Seclusion and Discussion of the Data Folio and New Performance Test.; July 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and July 17, 2018, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The Three-Member Panel Meeting scheduled for Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. is cancelled. The meeting notice appeared in Volume 44, Number 124 of the Florida Administrative Register, published on June 26, 2018. The Three-Member Panel will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Notice of Cancellation
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General Board Business, to include licensure.; July 23, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; (888) 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • District business. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Tentative Budget, Millage Rate and Dates, Times, and Locations of Public Hearings on the Budget NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Chipola College Conference Center, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, Florida 32446

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Inmar, Inc.; WITHDRAWN June 22, 2018: The original petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business model falls within the Florida Money Transmitter Statute, Chapter 560, Florida Statutes.
    • Inmar, Inc.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office as to whether Petitioner's intended services in Florida require licensure as a money transmitter, pursuant to Chapter 560, Florida Statutes.
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Global Liberty Insurance Company; The petition was granted. Petitioner insures vehicles that meet the definition of a Motor Vehicle under Section 627.732, Florida Statutes, but do not meet the requirements of the exemption provided Section 627.733(1)...

7. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • DFMMJ INVESTMENTS, LLC d/b/a LIBERTY HEALTH SCIENCES, Petitioner, vs. THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE, Respondent.; Case No.: 18-3246RP; Rule No.: 64-4.025; Petition
    • DFMMJ INVESTMENTS, LLC d/b/a LIBERTY HEALTH SCIENCES, PETITIONER, vs. THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE, RESPONDENT.; Case No.: 18-3247RP; Rule No.: 64-4.023; Petition

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • New College of Florida
    • Department of Education, New College of Florida

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental