• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (10)
  • The changes to Form DR-655 (Tax Type/Tax Type Code – Florida e-Services), incorporated by reference in Rule 12-24.011, F.A.C., are to add two new types of taxes which are now being collected on behalf of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The form now provides tax type coding information necessary to file returns for alcoholic beverages and tobacco taxes for direct wine shipments and passenger vessels.
  • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.0115, F.A.C., is to incorporate the expanded exemption for food and beverages sold by qualified veterans organizations to their members as provided in Chapter 2016-220, L.O.F. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.097, F.A.C. is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms currently used to administer sales and use tax, as well as to promulgate two forms for the first time. Changes to forms bring the forms into compliance with current administrative procedures, update contact information for the Department, and allow the form to be accessed electronically through the Department of State’s website. The two new forms are necessary for renewal of registration for the operation of amusement machines.
  • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-13.002, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to a form used by the Department in the administration of motor vehicle warranty fees. This promulgation will update formatting on the form, and will allow for the form to be accessed electronically on the Department of State’s website.
  • Chapter 2016-059, Laws of Florida (L.O.F.), modified provisions related to secondhand dealers to add a kiosk option, and to clarify registration and holding requirements for dealers. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-17.003, F.A.C., is to update registration requirements for secondhand dealers and secondary metal recyclers to comply with statutory changes. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-17.005, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used by the Department in the registration of secondhand dealers and secondary metal recyclers.
  • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used to report the Florida communications services tax. These changes are limited to annual tax rate adjustments for local jurisdictions and formatting changes.
  • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C., is to clarify registration procedures for fuel dealers by amending Form DR-156 (Florida Fuel or Pollutants Tax Application). The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.300, F.A.C., is to incorporate statutory changes to an exemption for certain air carrier fuel licensees, as provided in Chapter 2016-220, L.O.F.
  • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-6.005, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to the Gross Receipts Tax Return, form DR-133.
  • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to three forms used in the administration of the insurance premium taxes, fees, and surcharges.
  • Section 14 of Chapter 2016-220, Laws of Florida (L.O.F.), modified the way “adjusted federal income” is defined and calculated for Florida Corporate Income Tax purposes. The purpose of changes to Rule 12C-1.013, F.A.C., is to provide guidance to taxpayers on how adjusted federal income should now be calculated, particularly with respect to adjustments related to certain depreciation. The changes also remove obsolete provisions related to earlier tax years. Sections 16 through 19 of Chapter 2016-220, L.O.F., amended provisions in Chapter 220, F.S., to conform the timing of filing returns, making payments, and filing declarations to analogous timing provisions at the federal level. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rules 12C-1.0222 and 12C-1.034, F.A.C. is to bring the rules into compliance with the statutory changes. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-1.051, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used by the Department in the administration of the corporate income tax.
  • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.087, F.A.C., is to incorporate legislative changes in Section 12, Chapter 2016-220, Laws of Florida. The new exemption created in that section allows for the exempt sale of certain postharvest machinery and equipment. The rule change provides guidance on when the exemption applies and a suggested certificate to document an exempt sale.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (1)
  • Signature, Date and Seal Shall Be Affixed, Procedures for Electronically Signing and Sealing Electronically Transmitted Plans, Specifications, Reports or Other Documents

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (2)
  • an Emergency Variance from Grab and Go Home Cooking, LLC located in Tallahassee “(1) to re- open its doors: (2) to “grandfather” Grab and Go into the restaurant industry due to that fact that Domino’s Pizza was allowed to operate at 4019 Fred George Road; (3) to grant Grab and Go a limited period of not more than 120 days to install any additional septic tank capacity once the city health department makes its final determination of the size septic tank that can be housed in behind 4019 Fred George Road and Grab and Go’s septic tank installers can ascertain the its location on the site and its feasibility from an engineering design standpoint.” without wastewater or sewage properly treated on site or discharged into an approved sewage collection and treatment system per Florida Statute 509.221(b), without Department of Health approval for the septic systems for plan approval as per Subparagraph, 61C-1.002(5)(c) 3, Florida Administrative Code, without approved plumbing as per Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Section 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and without at least one accessible bathroom, that also meets the previously cited sewerage requirements, located on the same level provided for use by customers as per 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code. The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
  • variance or waiver filed by William Matthew Karalius, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA grade release date for the first test section(s) passed.

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (12)
  • The SWFRPC's Executive Committee will hold a meeting to discuss proposed reorganization.; September 15, 2016 at 8:15 a.m.; SWFRPC Offices 1400 Colonial Boulevard Suite 1 Fort Myers
  • Establish subgroups and breakout sessions, risk assessment, hazard review and selection, mitigation measure organization, plan maintenance review and state capability assessment. The Division reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and changes to the timeline and specifically to the meeting notice listed above. The Division will post notice of any changes or additional meetings and will not re-advertise notice in the Florida Administrative Review (FAR). ; September 13, 2016, at 1-4 p.m. December 13, 2016, at 1-4 p.m. March 14, 2017, 1-4 p.m. June 13, 2017, 1-4 p.m. September 12, 2017, 1-4 p.m. December 12, 2017, 1-4 p.m. March 13, 2018, 1-4 p.m. June 12, 2018, 1-4 p.m. ; William E. Sadowski Office Building 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd. Randall Kelley Training Room, 305 Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • Regular Board Meeting; September 21, 2016, 3:00 p.m.; Telephone Conference number 1(888) 670-3525, Participant Passcode 1242528392 then #
  • General meeting, presentation of Fiscal Year 2018 projects and committee ranking; Monday, September 19, 2016,12:00 p.m. Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Meeting; Jupiter Emergency Operations Center 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458
  • Items related to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas business and Board of Directors oversight.; Monday, September 17, 2016 at 9:30 AM; 9549 Koger Blvd., Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
  • The Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers is conducting a quarterly meeting to advise and assist Florida's Early Steps Program.; October 13, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Health 4025 Esplanade Way, Room # 301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
  • This is a meeting of the Trustees of the SBA to obtain approval to file Rule 19-8.010, F.A.C., Reimbursement Contract, for Notice of Proposed Rule and to file this rule for adoption if no member of the public timely requests a hearing or, if a hearing is requested, no Notice of Change is needed. The meeting will also include consideration of the appointment of a Chair of the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology. In addition, other general business may be addressed.; September 20, 2016, 9:00 a.m. (ET) to conclusion of the meeting.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • This meeting has been cancelled.; September 6, 2016, 1:00 p.m.; (888) 670-3525 7342425515 (participant code)
  • Various Board Information; September 15, 2016 at 11:30 am; Walton County Health Department
  • Meeting of the Statewide Task Force to discuss the Department's Dementia Care and Cure Initiative.; September 22, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Department of Elder Affairs 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225 F Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board website at http://floridasacupuncture.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; (UPDATED) THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR September 9, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; (UPDATED- MEETING CANCELLED) Sawgrass Marriott Resort, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082, (904)280-7017
  • The Department proposes to amend these rules to develop an inclusive, sustainable trauma system that allocates trauma center need necessary to establish reasonable access to high-quality trauma services.; Monday, September 26, 2016, 9:00 a.m. THIS NOTICE REPLACES AN EARLIER MEETING NOTICE PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 (Vol. 42/172). THERE WILL BE NO TRAUMA RULE HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2016.; 4025 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida, Room 301; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 1043560135, then #

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (1)
  • Lux Vending, LLC on September 1, 2016.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business model (of operating kiosks in the State of Florida for the sale of bitcoin from its own inventory at one or more Company-owned bitcoin kiosks) falls within the Florida Money Transmitter Statute, Chapter 560, Florida Statutes.

• Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (2)
  • Department of Education, University of South Florida
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

• Miscellaneous (1)
  • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development