Summary


The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to update statutory references, forms, fees, websites; to make grammatical changes and corrections; to update provisions based on statutory changes; and to delete language currently in Ch. 408, F.S. and 59A-35, F.A.C. for conformity. Rule 59A-25.001 is amended to update the definition in paragraph (2) “Central Service Center” to clarify that a central service center and its distribution centers must be wholly owned and operated by the same entity or individual; the definitions for classes of deficiencies are removed since they are defined in 408.813(2), F.S. Rule 59A-25.002 is amended as follows: wording was added to paragraph (1) to make it clear that the rule only pertains to the provision of equipment to consumers in Florida; the license fee amount is corrected in subparagraph (3)(a) to show the Consumer Price Index increase implemented pursuant to 408.805(2), F.S.; language relating to licensing procedures and background screening that are now in 59A-35, F.A.C. and Chapter 408 Part II, F.S. is removed; paragraph (5) is amended to remove language provided in Ch. 408 and provisions for submission of a surety bond no longer provided for in statute. Rule 59A-25.005 is amended to revise or delete language relating to classification of violations, fines and survey requirements already found in Ch. 408, F.S and 59A-35, F.A.C.