Purpose


Subsections 1B-30.002(1) and 1B-30.002(3), F.A.C., are amended to clarify the process for submitting a rule certification packet for adoption. Subsections 1B-30.002(7) and 1B-30.002(8), F.A.C., are amended to clarify the process for submitting an emergency rule that constitutes a new rule or is superseding or changing the effect of an existing rule. Subsection 1B-30.005(5), F.A.C., is amended and subsections 1B-30.005(6) and 1B-30.005(7), F.A.C., are created to comply further with legislative changes to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, triggered by the Open Government Act (particularly ss. 1-9 of Chapter 2008-104, Laws of Florida). Agencies will now be required to submit electronically all materials incorporated by reference into rule, except under certain circumstances.