Purpose


The purpose and effect is to amend existing rules to conform to and implement Chapter No. 2023-28, Laws of Florida, which was signed into law on May 2, 2023. The legislation will require applicants and licensees, beginning July 1, 2023, and upon application and license for renewal, to attest, under penalty of perjury whether the applicant or licensee is acting in compliance with newly enacted subsections 516.037(1) and (2), Florida Statutes. The amended rules will incorporate a new form, which will serve as the attestation of compliance with the newly enacted subsections; will require applicants and licensees to submit the attestation of compliance form to the Office; and will provide sanctions for persons who violate the newly created subsections. In addition, the amendments will clarify language relating to changes in personnel listed in applications and amended applications, and correct grammatical errors.