Florida Administrative Code

Every franchisor claiming an exemption pursuant to section 559.802, F.S., shall file DACS Form 10500, Franchise Exemption Application, Rev. 07/11, hereby incorporated by reference. Copies of this form may be obtained from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Divis…

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 559.805 FS. History-New 11-15-94, Amended 6-4-95, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 559.802(4), 559.813(8) FS. Law Implemented 559.805 FS. History-New 3-8-12, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 681.108 FS. Law Implemented 681.108 FS. History-New 12-5-93, Amended 6-5-95, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 681.108 FS. Law Implemented 681.108 FS. History-New 12-5-93, Amended 6-5-95, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 681.108 FS. Law Implemented 681.108 FS. History-New 12-5-93, Amended 6-5-95, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 681.108 FS. Law Implemented 681.108 FS. History-New 12-5-93, Amended 6-5-95, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 681.108 FS. Law Implemented 681.108 FS. History-New 12-5-93, Amended 6-5-95, 2-25-01, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 681.108 FS. Law Implemented 681.108 FS. History-New 12-5-93, Amended 6-5-95, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 681.108 FS. Law Implemented 681.108 FS. History-New 12-5-93, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 681.108 FS. Law Implemented 681.108 FS. History-New 12-5-93, Amended 6-5-95, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 681.108 FS. Law Implemented 681.108 FS. History-New 12-5-93, Amended 6-5-95, Repealed 10-21-14.

Rulemaking Authority 681.108 FS. Law Implemented 681.108 FS. History-New 12-5-93, Repealed 10-21-14.

For the purposes of these rules, the definitions contained in Section 559.903, F.S., and the following apply: (1) "Established place of business" means that physical location noted on the business tax receipt issued to the motor vehicle repair shop pursuant to Chapter 205, F.S. I…

(1) Any person who intends to operate a motor vehicle repair shop shall, prior to offering motor vehicle repair services, apply for and obtain a registration certificate from the department using FDACS-10900, Motor Vehicle Repair Registration Application, Rev. 04/25, hereby incor…

(1) If the ownership of a particular location where motor vehicle repair is performed is changed: (a) The new owner shall be considered a new motor vehicle repair shop, and shall be required to register pursuant to Section 559.904, F.S. (b) The current owner shall notify the Depa…

(1) The requirement that the repair shop include the registration number in advertising, announcements, or listings shall not apply to the mere listing of the business name and telephone number in a telephone directory which is customarily done at no charge to the business. (2) I…

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 559.922 FS. History-New 11-22-05, Repealed by Section 36, Chapter 2012-67, Laws of Florida, 7-1-12.

The purpose of this rule part is to implement Sections 559.904(10)(b), (c) and (d), F.S. It is a ground for denial of registration if the department finds that the applicant, or any of its directors, officer, owners, or general partners: (1) Has not satisfied a civil fine, admini…

(1) This rule sets forth the guidelines the department will follow in imposing the penalties authorized under Sections 559.901-559.9221, F.S. The purpose of the guidelines is to give notice of the range of penalties which will be imposed for a single violation. These guidelines l…

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 539.001(4), (5) FS. History-New 12-10-96, Repealed 7-11-22.

(1) Applicants for licensure shall use FDACS-10111, Pawnbroking Registration Application, Rev. 04/19, hereby incorporated by reference. Copies of this form may be obtained from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services, 2005 Apalachee Park…

(1) Any person claiming to have a net worth of $50,000 pursuant to section 539.001(4)(a)2., F.S., shall file with the department, at the time of applying for a license, one of the following: (a) A copy of their current financial statement prepared by a Florida certified public ac…

(1) This rule sets forth the guidelines the department will follow in imposing the penalties authorized under chapter 539, F.S. The purpose of the guidelines is to give notice of the range of penalties which will be imposed for a single violation. These guidelines list aggravatin…

For purposes of Section 849.094(3), F.S., any advertising copy shall include the following material terms in the game promotion's rules and regulations: (1) Name of the operator and game promotion; (2) That no purchase is necessary to enter or play the game promotion; (3) Start a…

For purposes of Section 849.094(4), F.S., an operator of a game promotion may submit a surety bond electronically, pursuant to Chapter 668, F.S. (1) A surety bond with an electronic signature shall not be accepted by the Department unless the surety bond expressly states that the…

(1) Any person who intends to conduct a game promotion in this state pursuant to Section 849.094, F.S., including electronic promotions, shall file with the department FDACS-10951, Game Promotion Filing Packet Rev. 09/13, hereby incorporated by reference. Copies of this form may …

(1) Any person who intends to operate as a mover in this state shall first file with the department FDACS-10960, Mover (Intrastate) Registration Application, Rev. 05/25, hereby incorporated by reference, along with a registration fee pursuant to Section 507.03(3), F.S. Copies of …

(1) This rule sets forth the guidelines the department will follow in imposing the penalties authorized under Chapter 507, F.S. The purpose of the guidelines is to give notice of the range of penalties that will be imposed for a single violation. These guidelines list aggravating…

(1) The probable cause panel is the committee designated by law to determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has sufficient evidence to proceed in the prosecution of a violation of Chapter 472, F.S., as applicable provision of Chapter 177, F.S., or any…

(1) Board members shall attend all regularly scheduled Board meetings unless prevented from doing so by reason of court order, subpoena, business with a court which has the sole prerogative of setting the date of such business, death of a family member, or illness of the Board me…

(1) For purposes of Section 472.013(2), F.S., colleges and universities accredited by a regional association of colleges and universities recognized by the United States Department of Education are deemed approved by the Board. (2) Foreign colleges and universities accredited or …

(1) Board members shall be eligible to receive compensation of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for attendance at regularly scheduled board meetings and also for attendance and participation in official board-related business. Examples of official board-related business include: me…

Rulemaking Authority 120.54(8), 472.0131 FS. Law Implemented 472.0131 FS. History-New 4-15-82, Formerly 21HH-1.13, 21HH-1.013, 61G17-1.013, Repealed 12-15-14.

(1) It shall be the duty and sole responsibility of each licensee and each corporation or partnership holding a certificate of authorization issued pursuant to Section 472.021, F.S., to provide written notification to the Department of the licensee's or certificate of authorizati…

Spouses of members of the United States Armed Forces are exempt from licensure renewal provisions, but only in cases of absence from the state because of their spouses' duties with the United States Armed Forces. Copies of the military orders requiring the change in duty station …

(1) Persons who wish to file a complaint alleging grounds for discipline may file the complaint by obtaining "Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers Complaint Form," FDACS-10065, Rev. 02/17, hereby incorporated by reference. The form may be obtained by mail by writing to: Ex…

(1) The Board sets forth below a range of disciplinary guidelines from which disciplinary penalties will be imposed upon practitioners and applicants for licensure guilty of violating Chapter 472, F.S. The purpose of the disciplinary guidelines is to give notice to licensees and …

All fines imposed by the Board shall be paid within ninety (90) days from the date of the final order entered by the Board unless the final order extends the deadline in any given case. Rulemaking Authority 472.008, 472.0351(4)(b) FS. Law Implemented 472.0351(2)(c), (4)(b) FS. Hi…

(1) Definitions. (a) "Business entity." A business entity is a corporation, partnership, professional association, firm, or individual practicing under a fictitious name, engaged in the practice of surveying and mapping for public use. (b) "Principal." A principal of a business e…

(1) Applicants whose licenses have been revoked by the Board may not reapply for licensure until at least seven (7) years have elapsed since the latter of the Board's final order of revocation or the issuance of the final mandate from an appellate court affirming the revocation o…

In addition to the office sign required by Section 472.015, F.S., if neither the business entity nor the individual licensee has professional liability insurance, a written notification shall be provided directly to the client prior to commencement of any work, in the form of a w…

(1) In cases where the Board imposes an administrative fine for a violation of Chapter 472, F.S., or of the rules promulgated thereunder, the penalty shall be paid within ninety (90) days of its imposition by order of the Board, unless a later time for payment is specified in the…

(1) To verify an applicant's experience the Board will accept evidence as to employment from employers or supervisors who are registered surveyors and mappers, and if such evidence is unavailable, the Board will consider written documentation from a registered surveyor and mapper…

(1) To determine whether an applicant for licensure has met the educational requirements of Section 472.013(2)(a), F.S., the applicant must demonstrate that he/she has: (a) Graduated from a college or university approved by the Board pursuant to Rule 5J-17.003, F.A.C.; and, (b) C…

(1) To meet the educational requirements of Section 472.013(3) F.S., the applicant must: (a) Obtain the required semester hours pursuant to Section 472.013(3)(a) or (b), F.S., in a college or university approved by the Board; and must: (b) Provide an official transcript from the …

Rulemaking Authority 472.013 FS. Law Implemented 472.008, 472.013 FS. History-New 1-29-07, Formerly 61G17-3.0025, Amended 11-13-17, Repealed 7-15-18.

(1) To assist in determining whether an applicant for licensure with a foreign degree has met the educational requirements of Section 472.013(2)(a) or (b), F.S., the applicant must provide the Board with a foreign degree evaluation conducted either by Josef Silny & Associates, In…

Rulemaking Authority 472.008 FS., Section 5, Chapter 2002-41, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 472.008 FS., Section 5, Chapter 2002-41, Laws of Florida. History-New 10-23-02, Formerly 61G17-3.0031, Repealed 11-13-17.

(1) A person wishing to apply for Retired Status shall submit a completed application to the Board by applying online at: https://csapp.800helpfla.com/csrep/. In lieu of completing an application online, an applicant shall obtain and complete the application entitled "Board of Pr…