The rule is amended to reflect the latest versions of federal regulations and federal statutes referenced in the rule. The rule is also amended to reflect the latest version of the Disclosure of Business Activities in Cuba Form.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Securities

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
69W-900.001: Disclosure of Business Activities in Cuba
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule is amended to reflect the latest versions of federal regulations and federal statutes referenced in the rule. The rule is also amended to reflect the latest version of the Disclosure of Business Activities in Cuba Form.
SUMMARY: The rule is amended to reflect the latest versions of federal regulations and federal statutes referenced in the rule. The rule is also amended to reflect the latest version of the Disclosure of Business Activities in Cuba Form.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Office has determined that the proposed changes will not impact small businesses.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 517.075 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 517.075 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Pam Epting, Chief, Bureau of Regulatory Review, Division of Securities, Office of Financial Regulation, The Fletcher Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0375, [phone], [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

69W-900.001 Disclosure of Business Activities in Cuba.

(1) For purposes of Section 517.075, Florida Statutes, a prospectus shall be defined as:

(a) A final prospectus containing the information required by Section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. § 77j(a) (2006 & Supp. III)), for securities registered pursuant to Section 517.082, Florida Statutes; or

(b) A final prospectus in the form prescribed by Rule 69W-700.003, F.A.C., for securities registered pursuant to Section 517.081, Florida Statutes.

(c) The term prospectus shall not include amendments or supplements to a prospectus that is part of a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 C.F.R. CFR § 230.415 (2010)).

(d) The federal regulations and federal statutes referenced in this subsection are hereby incorporated by reference and may be obtained by mail from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, Division of Securities, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Copies of the United States Code are also available online through the U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Law Revision Counsel: http://uscode.house.gov/download/downloadPDF.shtml. Copies of the Code of Federal Regulation are also available online through the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html.

(2) The disclosure and notice requirements of Section 517.075, Florida Statutes, apply only to issuers filing initial or renewal applications for securities registration pursuant to Section 517.081 or 517.082, Florida Statutes, on or subsequent to April 10, 1992, who:

(a) Conduct business or have affiliates who conduct business in or with Cuba;

(b) Commence doing business in or with Cuba after the issuer’s securities become effective with the Office of Financial Regulation; or

(c) Are required by Florida Law to report a material change in information previously reported regarding business conducted in or with Cuba.

(3) The Office of Financial Regulation’s CUBA FORM (4/92), which is hereby incorporated by reference in subsection 69W-301.002(7), F.A.C., and available from the Office of Financial Regulation, shall be used to notify the Office of Financial Regulation of any business or change in business as required by subsection (3) of Section 517.075, Florida Statutes.

(a) When required by Section 517.075, Florida Statutes, such form shall be filed with the Office of Financial Regulation.

(b) The obligation to provide updated information required by subsection 517.075(3), Florida Statutes, shall terminate when the distribution of the securities has been completed.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 517.075 FS. Law Implemented 517.075 FS. History–New 8-17-92, Formerly 3E-900.001, Amended________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Pam Epting, Chief, Bureau of Regulatory Review, Division of Securities, Office of Financial Regulation, The Fletcher Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0375, [phone], [e-mail]
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Financial Services Commission
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 29, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 24, 2009