The purpose and effect of the rule is to clarify the application of the statutory prohibition against, and authorization for, payroll deduction with respect to particular bargaining units. Rule clarifies exception in subsection (1) of section 447.303, F.S., as amended by chapter 2023-35, section 3, L.O.F. and authorization in subsection (2) of section 447.303, F.S., as amended by chapter 2023-35, section 3, L.O.F., to provide that dues and assessments may be deducted and collected by an employer only from the salaries of employees in a bargaining unit that includes public safety employees specified in the statute.