Purpose


The proposed amendments to rule 69G-20.001, F.A.C., will update the requirements for registration as a claimant’s representative and the corresponding form. The proposed amendments to rule 69G-20.0021, F.A.C., will update the procedural requirements for filing claims for unclaimed property; clarify claims requirements; update the affidavit forms for proving identity and authenticity; update and revise documentation requirements; and adopt new claim forms to be used by apparent owners, beneficiaries, business associations, registered purchasers, registered claimant’s representatives, holders, and other states. The proposed amendments to rule 69G-20.0022, F.A.C., will clarify how notice of claim determination is provided and how disbursement is made. The proposed amendment to rule 69G-20.036, F.A.C., will update the form used by holders to request reimbursement for safe deposit costs, which is being incorporated into the claim form for holders. Based on the proposed amendments to rules 69G-20.0021 and 69G-20.0022, F.A.C., rules 69G-20.0011 and 69G-20.0026, F.A.C., are proposed for repeal.