The proposed amendments will update the rule by incorporating statutory changes, clarifying current rule requirements, moving the definitions in rule 69B-211.041, F.A.C., to this rule, and making other necessary updates.

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

69B-211.042Effect of Law Enforcement Records on Applications for Licensure

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendments will update the rule by incorporating statutory changes, clarifying current rule requirements, moving the definitions in rule 69B-211.041, F.A.C., to this rule, and making other necessary updates.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Definitions of “applicant,” “application,” “charge,” “felony,” “financial services business,” “law enforcement record,” “misdemeanor,” and “pre-trial intervention” will be transferred to this rule; update documentation to be submitted by applicants; update penalties for failing to accurately answer questions about law enforcement records; update requirements for sealed or expunged criminal records; update requirements for permanent bars from licensure and disqualifying periods (ineligibility for licensure) for certain crimes or multiple crimes; and update requirements for a pardon or restoration of civil rights.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 624.308, 626.207, 626.9954, 626.9958, 634.021, 634.302, 634.402 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 112.011, 624.307(1), 626.112, 626.161, 626.171, 626.172, 626.201, 626.207, 626.211, 626.291, 626.601, 626.611, 626.621, 626.631, 626.641, 626.9951, 626.9953, 626.9954, 626.9957, 634.171, 634.318, 634.420, 642.036, 943.0585(6), 943.059(6) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: August 23, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.

PLACE: Room 116, Larson Building, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL

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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: David Jones at [phone] or [e-mail]. 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: David Jones, Chief, Bureau of Licensing, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0318; [phone] or [e-mail]. A copy of the proposed changes can be obtained from the Department’s website at: https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/generalcounsel/rulemaking-workshops-and-hearings.

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