Purpose


The proposed rule amendment updates the Office of Financial Regulation's (Office) disciplinary guidelines for Ch. 517, F.S., to specify sanctions for certain branch offices conducting securities transactions who fail to notice file with the Office as required under s. 517.1202, F.S., created under Chapter 2013-202, Laws of Florida. The sanctions provide for a $10,000 fine, summary suspension of the branch office, and/or revocation. The rule is also amended to incorporate the disciplinary guidelines by reference in accordance with s. 120.54(1)(i), F.S.