The rule is proposed to be amended to delete reference to repealed rules 69W-300.002(2) and 69W-300.002(6), F.A.C., and replace them with Rule 69W-700.001(2), F.A.C.

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Securities

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

69W-700.010: Preferred Stock or Debt Securities

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rule is proposed to be amended to delete reference to repealed rules 69W-300.002(2) and 69W-300.002(6), F.A.C., and replace them with Rule 69W-700.001(2), F.A.C.

SUMMARY: The rule is proposed for amendment to update references to repealed rules.

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: The Agency expressly relies on an analysis of potential economic impact conducted by persons with subject matter knowledge of this rule.

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: 517.03 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 517.081(7) FS.

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

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jodi-Ann Livingstone, [phone], [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

69W-700.010 Preferred Stock or Debt Securities.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) The earnings requirements of this rule shall be revealed in a financial statement(s) in compliance with subsections 69W-700. 001(2), F.A.C. 69W-300.002(2) and 69W-300.002(6), F.A.C.

(4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 517.03 FS. Law Implemented 517.081(7) FS. History–(Formerly 3E-20.09) New 9-20-82, Formerly 3E-700.10, 3E-700.010, Amended 9-22-14,      .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Gregory C. Luers, Director, Division of Securities

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Financial Services Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 2, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 24, 2016