Purpose


The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12D-1.002, F.A.C., (Definitions) is to implement a statutory change enacted in Section 1 of Chapter 2012-193, Laws of Florida. The effect of amending Rule 12D-1.002, F.A.C., is that the term “assessed value of property” is correctly defined. The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-1.0025 (Computation of Time; Due Dates Falling on Weekends and Holidays) is to clarify how deadlines for property tax actions will be applied when the deadline ends on a weekend or holiday. The effect of creating Rule 12D-1.0025 is to eliminate confusion about how to handle a deadline that falls on a non-business day. The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-1.009, F.A.C., (Mapping Requirements) is to update and clarify a provision dealing with the property ownership maps property appraisers use to help them identify, assess and value property. The effect of amending Rule 12D-1.009, F.A.C., is that the Department’s rules will reflect the most current procedures used by property appraisers. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12D-1.010, F.A.C., (Reconciliation of Interim Tax Rolls – Form of Notification) is to remove a form which is not used. The effect of amending Rule 12D-1.010, F.A.C., is to eliminate an obsolete form. The purpose of repealing Rule 12D-1.011, F.A.C., (Notification to Property Appraiser of Land Development Restriction) is to remove a rule which has language that is almost identical to the language of the statute it implements. The provisions of the statute will still apply to this topic. The effect of repealing Rule 12D-1.011, F.A.C., is to reduce the number of rules the agency maintains.