- Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (14)
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Updates the rule to be consistent with the manner in which the examination is formatted and administered.
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Updates the rule to be consistent with the new examination format and eliminates the Department fee for retaking the Florida Section of the exam.
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The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to adopt new application forms.
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: Eliminates the need for supporting documentation to be submitted to the Department for courses offered by certain approved and registered CE providers.
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Section 8, Chapter 2013-44, L.O.F., provides beginning November 1, 2013, the clerks are required to remit to the Department by the 10th of each month that portion of the filing fees collected in the previous month that is in excess of one-twelfth of the clerk’s total budget amount. By January 25, 2015, and each January 25th thereafter, clerks are required to remit to the Department the cumulative excess of all fines, fees, service charges, costs retained by the clerk, and funds received from the Clerks of the Court Trust Fund, that exceed the clerk’s authorized budget amounts. When the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation determines upon investigation that additional funds are due by the clerk to the Department, the clerk and the Department will be notified of the amount due. The clerk is required to remit the amount due by the 10th day of the month following the month of notification.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-28.008, F.A.C. (Due Date; General Provisions), is to include the remittance requirements and due dates, as provided in section 8, Chapter 2013-44, L.O.F., and to remove obsolete provisions regarding late payments. When in effect, this rule will provide the statutory due dates for remittances of funds by the clerks of the court to the Department.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.059, F.A.C. (Fuels), is to: (1) provide that effective July 1, 2013, natural gas used to generate electricity in a non-combustion fuel cell used in stationary equipment is exempt from sales tax, as provided in Section 4, Chapter 2013-42, L.O.F., and provide a suggested exemption certificate to purchase such gas tax-exempt; (2) provide that effective January 1, 2013, natural gas fuel placed into the fuel supply system of a motor vehicle is exempt from sales tax, as provided in Section 15, Chapter 2013-198, L.O.F.; (3) provide that effective July 1, 2013, dyed diesel fuel used in a vessel or equipment used exclusively for commercial fishing and aquacultural purposes is exempt, as provided in Chapter 2013-82, L.O.F.; and (4) clarify that exemptions for fuel used for certain agricultural purposes are provided in Rule 12A-1.087, F.A.C.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.0641, F.A.C. (Sales of Vessels Used in Interstate or Foreign Commerce or for Commercial Fishing Purposes), is to provide that dyed diesel fuel used in a vessel or equipment used exclusively for commercial fishing or aquacultural purposes is exempt from sales tax, as provided in Chapter 2013-82, L.O.F., and to provide a suggested exemption certificate to purchase such fuel tax-exempt.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.097, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, a proposed new form for reporting Florida use tax due on an aircraft and changes to forms currently used to administer sales and use tax.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-16.008, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, updated instructions for obtaining additional tax information on solid waste fees and the rental car surcharge.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-19.071, F.A.C. (Department of Revenue Electronic Database), is adopt, by reference, updates to instructions for the Department’s Address/Jurisdiction Database used for assigning local communications services tax.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used to administer the Department’s Address/Jurisdiction Database and changes to tax returns used to report the Florida communications services tax.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.0016, F.A.C. (Department of Revenue Electronic Database), is to provide reference to the updates to instructions for the Department’s Address/Jurisdiction Database used for assigning premiums and policies to local tax jurisdictions.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C. (Tax Statement; Overpayments), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used by the Department in the administration of the insurance premium taxes, fees, and surcharges.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-2.0115, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to the tax return used to report the annual tax on governmental leasehold estates.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-1.051, F.A.C. (Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used by the Department in the administration of the corporate income tax.
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Section 1, Chapter 2013-172, L.O.F., permanently extends the elimination of the requirement for filing a Florida estate tax return for the estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2005. The purpose of proposed changes to Rule Chapter 12C-3, F.A.C. (Estate Tax), is to remove obsolete provisions and provide representatives of Florida decedents the final certificate or affidavit that will allow the removal of a Florida estate tax lien on real property owned by the decedent.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-3.0015, F.A.C. (Affidavit – No Florida Estate Tax), is to provide that no Florida estate tax return is required when the decedent died on or after January 1, 2005, and to remove obsolete provisions.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-3.008, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to update the Florida estate tax return and the Affidavit of No Florida Estate Tax Due to reflect the provisions of section 1, Chapter 2013-172, L.O.F., and to remove obsolete forms.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-3.010, F.A.C. (Final Certificate and Nontaxable Certificate Mailing Procedure), is to provide the certificate or affidavit that will allow the removal of a Florida estate tax lien on real property owned by a Florida decedent.
The purpose of the proposed repeal of the following rule sections of Rule Chapter 12C-3, F.A.C. (Estate Tax), is to remove obsolete provisions: Rule 12C-3.0025, F.A.C. (Jointly Owned Property), Rule 12C-3.0035, F.A.C. (Calculation of Tax upon Resident Decedent Estates), Rule 12C-3.0045, F.A.C. (Calculation of Tax upon Nonresident Decedent Estates), Rule 12C-3.0055, F.A.C. (Calculation of Tax upon Nonresident Alien Decedent Estates), Rule 12C-3.011, F.A.C. (Tax on Generation-Skipping Transfers), and Rule 12C-3.012, F.A.C. (Releases).
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The purpose of this rule development is to prohibit the use of certain fishing gears within the boundaries of Boca Grande Pass that are considered likely to increase the chances of tarpon or other species being snagged or snatch hooked. The effect will be to limit the types of gears fishers can use or have on their vessel in readily fishable condition when fishing in Boca Grande Pass.
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Effective July 1, 2013, dyed diesel fuel used in a vessel or equipment used exclusively for commercial fishing and aquacultural purposes is exempt, as provided in Chapter 2013-82, L.O.F.
Effective July 1, 2013, Chapter 2013-103, L.O.F., repealed the Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act (sections 526.201-526.207, F.S.).
Effective July 1, 2013, Chapter 2013-142, L.O.F., provides that municipalities, counties, and school districts that manufacture biodiesel fuel solely for their own use are exempt from the wholesaler reporting, licensing, and bonding requirements. Municipalities, counties, and school districts are required to file a return accounting for the biodiesel fuel manufactured and to remit three cents of the 4-cent tax imposed under paragraph 206.87(1)(a), F.S., and the ninth-cent fuel tax, the local option fuel tax, and the State Comprehensive Enhanced Transportation System Tax imposed under paragraphs 206.87(1)(b), (c), and (d), F.S.
Effective January 1, 2014, Chapter 2013-198, L.O.F., repeals the tax on alternative fuels, removing the requirement for retailers of alternative fuel to be licensed and the requirement for purchasers of alternative fuel that is placed into a vehicle registered in Florida to pay an annual alternative fuel decal fee.
Also, effective January 1, 2014, Chapter 2013-198, L.O.F., requires any person who sells, produces, or refines natural gas fuel for use in a motor vehicle to be licensed annually as a natural gas fuel retailer. Any natural gas fuel retailer who does not hold a valid annual license is subject to a penalty of $200 for each month of operation without a license until December 31, 2018. Effective January 1, 2019, this penalty is increased to 25 percent of the tax assessed on the total purchases of natural gas fuel made during the unlicensed period.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.020, F.A.C. (Definitions; Specific Exemptions), is to update the definition of “gasohol,” removing reference to section 526.203, F.S., repealed by Chapter 2013-103, L.O.F., effective July 1, 2013.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.060, F.A.C. (Wholesalers), is to remove provisions regarding the tax on alternative fuel repealed by Chapter 2013-198, L.O.F., effective January 1, 2014, and to remove obsolete provisions regarding the collection of tax on sales of undyed diesel fuel.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.080, F.A.C. (Exporters), Rule 12B-5.140, F.A.C. (Dyeing and Marking; Mixing), and Rule 12B-5.300, F.A.C. (Aviation Fuel Licensees), is to remove obsolete provisions.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.090, F.A.C. (Local Government Users), is to update the reporting, licensing, and bonding requirements of municipalities, counties, and school districts, as provided in Chapter 2013-142, L.O.F., and to remove provisions for nonpublic schools which are not permitted to be licensed as a local government user.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.130, F.A.C. (Refunds), is to provide for the sales tax exemption for dyed diesel fuel used for commercial fishing and for aquacultural purposes as provided in Chapter 2013-82, L.O.F., and to clarify that Form DR-26 (Application for Refund) is used to obtain a refund of tax paid on undyed diesel fuel used in a commerical fishing vessel or in a vessel engaged in commercial transportation.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used by the Department in the administration of taxes imposed on fuels and pollutants.
The purpose of the proposed repeal of Rule 12B-5.200, F.A.C. (Retailers of Alternative Fuel), is to remove provisions regarding the tax on alternative fuels repealed by Chapter 2013-198, L.O.F., effective January 1, 2014.
The purpose of the creation of Part V, Tax on Natural Gas Fuel, Rule 12B-5.500, F.A.C. (Natural Gas Fuel Retailers), is to provide for the annual licensing of natural gas fuel retailers, as required by Chapter 2013-198, L.O.F., beginning January 1, 2014.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (22)
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The purpose of the Collier Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Wednesday, August 14, 2013; 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon; Catholic Charities
2210 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Naples, FL 34116
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The purpose of the Orlando Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Wednesday, August 14, 2013; 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon; TBD
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to conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; August 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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To review grant applications for the 2014-2015 General Program Support, Specific Cultural Projects, 2014-2016 State Touring Roster and 2014 Individual Artist Fellowship grant programs.; 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. or until conclusion of business.
August 26, 2013 Culture Builds Florida
August 27, 2013 Arts in Education and Underserved Communities
August 28, 2013 Multidisciplinary Levels 1 and 2
August 29, 2013 Multidisciplinary Level 3 and Projects
September 4, 2013 Traditional Arts
September 5, 2013 Literature
September 9, 2013 Local Arts Agency and State Service Organizations
September 10, 2013 Dance
September 11, 2013 Music Levels 1 and 2
September 12, 2013 Music Level 3 and Projects
September 16, 2013 Presenter
September 17, 2013 Community Theatre
September 18, 2013 Professional Theatre
September 19, 2013 Media Arts
September 23, 2013 Visual Arts
September 24, 2013 Museums Level 1 and Projects
September 25, 2013 Museums Level 2
September 26, 2013 Museums Level 3
September 30, 2013 Fellowship Visual Arts
October 1, 2013 Fellowship Media Arts
October 3, 2013 State Touring Roster
Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time; All meetings will be held via teleconference. Please visit http://www.florida-arts.org/documents/panels/teleconference.instructions.cfm, for more instructions.
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The Region IX - Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will be holding its quarterly meeting to discuss and implement provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act.; August 22, 2013 (9:30-11:00 a.m.); Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
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General business and due date for 2015 funding request applications.; Monday, August 12, 2013, 12:00 pm.
Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Committee Meeting; Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458.
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The CFWI Steering Committee is a collaborative effort among government agencies formed to address water resource issues in the area known as the Central Florida Coordination Area. The CFWI Steering Committee will consider matters appearing on the agenda for the meeting or matters added to the agenda as determined by the Chair of the Committee. Additional information about this effort may be found at http://cfwiwater.com. NOTE: One or more additional Governing Board members from each of the three districts named above may attend and participate in the meeting of the CFWI Steering committee; Friday, August 16, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; TOHO Water Authority, 951 Martin Luther King Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
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Special Meeting of the SSRC Board of Trustees to interview candidates for the position of Executive Director.; Monday, August 12, 2013, 8:30 a.m.; Turlington Building, Room 1706, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
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This meeting is to receive public input for improving the health and well being of Floridians with developmental disabilities who are receiving behavioral services.; August 12, 2013, 2:30-4:00 p.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities
4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Conference Number: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code 5106539718#
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Discussion of Sustainability Report provided by Fairfield Index, Inc.; August 16, 2013, 4:00pm; via conference call
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General Business Meeting.; July 23, 2014 beginning at 09:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL
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This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end homelessness in Florida.; Committee: Awareness and Outreach
DATE: Tuesday, August 13, 2013
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call 1-888-670-3525, Code: 9798513235, then #
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Screening of applications for NSRC Executive Director.; August 9, August 13, August 23 and August 27, 2013 @ 1:30 p.m. have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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Interviews of candidates for the recruitment and selection of the Inspector General for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and discussion; August 16, 2013, 9:00 a.m; The Capitol, 3rd Floor, Senate Press Room, Room 301
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Interviews of candidates for the recruitment and selection of the Inspector General for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and discussion.; August 12, 2013, 9:00 a.m; The Capitol, 3rd Floor, Senate Press Room, Room 301
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Interviews of candidates for the recruitment and selection of the Inspector General for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and discussion.; August 15, 2013, 9:00 a.m; The Capitol, 3rd Floor, Senate Press Room, Room 301
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Monthly Meeting; September 11, 2013, 12:00 Noon; 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, Fl. 33803
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Regular Meeting; 10 a.m., September 5, 2013; William C. Cramer Jr. Seminar Room (Room 306), SUW, Gulf Coast State College
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This is the first required technical meeting following the adoption of Basin Management Action Plans for the Indian River Lagoon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and prioritize issues and concerns identified in the basin management plans that required further evaluation. Basin Management Action Plans were adopted for the North and Central Indian River Lagoon and Banana River Lagoon in February 2013. These plans were developed in response to the adoption of Total Maximum Daily Loads for the Indian River Lagoon and contain strategies for reducing nutrient loadings into the lagoon. The Total Maximum Daily Loads were adopted in March 2009 and specify reductions in the loadings of total nitrogen and total phosphorus to the Lagoon sufficient for recovery of deep-water seagrass habitat.; August 14, 2012, 9:30 a.m.; Melbourne City Hall, 900 East Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901
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The resignation of the Commissioner of Education, Tony Bennett, on August 1, 2013, created an immediate danger to public welfare. The Commissioner of Education is the chief education officer for the state whose duties include advising the State Board of Education on all matters pertaining to the education of all public school students in Florida. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint an interim Commissioner.; August 2, 2013, 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1–866–318-8612, Passcode: 59457686.
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General Business Meeting.; October 4, 2013 beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Renaissance at Sea World, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
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Screening of applications for NSRC Executive Director.; August 9, August 13, August 23 and August 27, 2013 @ 1:30 p.m. have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (3)
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William Harrison, Fire Marshal, Clermont Fire Department, on July 25, 2013.; The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to whether the property setback requirements of Subsection 60.1.24(3) of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code, Florida Edition, apply to an above ground storage tank holding an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite since sodium hypochlorite is exempted by Rule 62-762.301(2)(y), Florida Administrative Code, from regulation as a pollutant or hazardous substance under Chapter 376, Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 62-762, Florida Administrative Code; whether the intent of Chapter 60 of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code, Florida Edition, is to regulate sodium hypochlorite as a corrosive; and if setback requirements apply, are there alternatives to imposing a 20 foot setback, in accordance with Subsection 60.1.24(3) of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code, Florida Edition, other than a two hour firewall.
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William Harrison, Fire Marshal, Clermont Fire Department, on July 26, 2013.; The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to whether the intent of Section 633.082, Florida Statutes, is that private fire hydrants be tested by a licensed contractor; whether this statute allows county, municipal, and special district utilities to perform tests instead of a certificate holder; and whether a city can choose to apply for a contractor’s license in order to allow city employees to test private fire hydrants in lieu of testing by a private licensed contractor.
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Dependable Diabetic and Medical Supply, LLC; The petitioner is requesting a determination as to whether they need to have a permit issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics.