The amendments brings the rule into compliance with new statutory changes.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Florida Real Estate Commission

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61J2-10.022: Office

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The amendments brings the rule into compliance with new statutory changes.

SUMMARY: The amendment deletes Rule 61J2-10.024, F.A.C., because the rule no longer exist.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of this rule at its Commission meeting, the Commission, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost (SERC) was not necessary. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Commission has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of these rules. The rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature A Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost will not be prepared.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 475.05 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 475.22 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Lori Crawford, Deputy Clerk, Division of Real Estate, 400 West Robinson Street, Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N802, Orlando, Florida 32801

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61J2-10.022 Office.

The required office, pursuant to Section 475.22(1), Florida Statutes, may be in a residential location, if not contrary to local zoning ordinances, provided the minimum office requirements are met and the required broker’s sign is properly displayed, pursuant to Section 475.22(1), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61J2-10.024, Florida Administrative Code. Sales associates must be registered from and work out of an office maintained and registered in the name of the employer.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 475.05 FS. Law Implemented 475.22 FS. History–New 1-1-80, Formerly 21V-10.22, Amended 7-20-93, Formerly 21V-10.022, Amended 12-30-97, 2-4-04,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida Real Estate Commission

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Real Estate CommissionDATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 17, 2012

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: June 29, 2012