The proposed rule amendments simplify the process of requesting an exemption from the requirement that forms and fees be filed electronically through the Office of Financial Regulation’s Regulatory Enforcement and Licensing (REAL) System. The ...

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Finance

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
69V-160.036: Electronic Filing of Forms and Fees
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments simplify the process of requesting an exemption from the requirement that forms and fees be filed electronically through the Office of Financial Regulation’s Regulatory Enforcement and Licensing (REAL) System. The amendments also set forth the types of technological or financial hardships that will enable a person to qualify for an exemption. This rule pertains to persons and businesses required to be licensed under Chapter 516, Florida Statutes.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Consumer Finance.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 516.03 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 516.03 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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Gregory C. Oaks, Chief, Bureau of Regulatory Review, Finance, Division of Finance, Office of Financial Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0376, phone [phone], Facsimile [phone], E-mail: [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

69V-160.036 Electronic Filing of Forms and Fees.

(1) For purposes of this rule, “REAL System” means the Office of Financial Regulation’s Regulatory Enforcement and Licensing System, which is accessible through the Office of Financial Regulation’s website at www.flofr.com.

(2) All forms adopted under Rule 69V-160.030, F.A.C., must be filed with the Office of Financial Regulation through the REAL system.

(3) All fees required to be filed with the Office of Financial Regulation under Rules 69V-160.030 and 69V-160.031, F.A.C., must be filed through the REAL System.

(4) Any person may request an exemption from the electronic filing requirements of this rule by submitting Form OFR-516-02, Request for Exemption from Electronic Filing Requirements, a written request to: Office of Financial Regulation, Division of Finance, Bureau of Regulatory Review, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0351. The request must set forth the person’s technological or financial hardship that makes it difficult for the person to file forms and pay fees electronically. The request must be legible and include the applicant’s or licensee’s name, contact person, address and telephone number. The Office of Financial Regulation will provide any person granted an exemption under this subsection with instructions on how to file forms and fees in paper format. Form OFR-516-02 is hereby incorporated by reference and available on the Office’s website at www.flofr.com and by mail from the Office of Financial Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0376.

Rulemaking Authority 516.03 FS. Law Implemented 516.03 FS. History–New 9-20-09, Amended________.