Florida Administrative Code

(1) Following the selection of applications described above, the Division shall certify all or part of each selected local government through a written agreement containing the components specified in section 163.3246(5), F.S. (2) If an applicant selected for certification in rul…

(1) Local governments located in Areas of Critical State Concern are required to issue and to render to the Department of Economic Opportunity (department) development orders pursuant to sections 380.05, and 380.07, F.S. Examples of actions for which these sections require issuan…

(1) As used in this chapter, rendition or rendering means issuance of a written development order and transmittal by the local government of the order together with all pertinent attachments to the Department and to any other recipients specified by statutes, rules or ordinances …

Rulemaking Authority 380.05(6), (11) FS. Law Implemented 380.05(6), (11) FS. History-New 7-7-96, Formerly 9J-9.013, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.05(14) FS. Law Implemented 380.05(6), (8), (14) FS. History-New 9-15-86, Formerly 9J-14.003, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.05(14) FS. Law Implemented 380.05(6), (8), (14) FS. History-New 9-15-86, Formerly 9J-14.004, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.0552(9) FS. Law Implemented 380.0552(9) FS. History-New 6-27-88, Amended 8-7-89, 1-23-97, Formerly 9J-14.006, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.0552(9) FS. Laws Implemented 380.0552(9) FS. History-New 1-23-97, Formerly 9J-14.0071, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.0552(9) FS. Law Implemented 380.0552(9) FS. History-New 1-23-97, Formerly 9J-14.0081, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.0552(9) FS. Law Implemented 380.0552(7), (9) FS. History-New 1-23-97, Formerly 9J-14.0091, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.0552(9) FS. Law Implemented 380.0552(2), (7), (9) FS. History-New 1-4-96, Formerly 9J-14.020, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.0552(9) FS. Law Implemented 380.0552(2), (7), (9) FS. History-New 1-4-96, Formerly 9J-14.021, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.05552(9) FS. Law Implemented 380.0552(2), (7), (9) FS. History-New 1-4-96, Formerly 9J-14.022, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.0552(9) FS. Law Implemented 380.0552(7), (9) FS. History-New 2-19-96, Formerly 9J-14.034, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.05(14) FS. Law Implemented 380.05(6), (8), (14) FS. History-New 2-18-87, Formerly 9J-17.003, Repealed by operation of law, Chapter 97-253, L.O.F., May 30, 1997.

Rulemaking Authority 380.05(10) FS. Law Implemented 380.05(10) FS. History-New 4-12-88, Formerly 9J-22.004, Repealed 6-27-18.

Rulemaking Authority 380.05(6), (10) FS. Law Implemented 380.05(6), (10) FS. History-New 10-26-88, Amended 12-4-96, Formerly 9J-22.005, Repealed 6-27-18.

Rulemaking Authority 380.05(6), (10), (11) FS. Law Implemented 380.05(11) FS. History-New 10-5-94, Amended 12-4-96, Formerly 9J-22.0024, Repealed 6-27-18.

Rulemaking Authority 380.05(6), (10), (11) FS. Law Implemented 380.05(11) FS. History-New 3-20-96, Formerly 9J-22.032, Repealed 6-27-18.

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish the due dates for the evaluation and appraisal notification letter to be submitted by the local governing body and sent to the department pursuant to Section 163.3191(1), F.S. The evaluation and appraisal notification letter is the …

Rulemaking Authority 163.3191(1), 163.3191(5) FS. Law Implemented 163.3191 FS. History-New 9-26-12, Repealed 4-30-17.

(1) In addition to complying with Section 288.9962, F.S., recipients of funds from the Broadband Opportunity Program shall comply with the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) requirements identified in Title 31 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 35 (7-1-…

The terms used in this part are defined as follows: (1) "Applicant" means an applicant for funding under the Broadband Opportunity Program. (2) "Broadband Internet Service Provider" or "Provider" means a provider of the services defined in Section 288.9961(2)(a), F.S. (3) "Progra…

(1) This rule applies to Applicants seeking grant funding under the Program. (2) The Program is a cost reimbursement program. Therefore, funding will be provided at regular intervals to grant recipients after expenses have been incurred to reimburse for those expenses. The period…

(1) Within three business days after the close of the application window, the Office will publish a list of the proposed unserved areas to be served, the proposed broadband Internet speeds of the areas to be served, and a service map of the proposed project areas at www.floridajo…

(1) A Broadband Internet Service Provider that provides existing service in or adjacent to a proposed project area may submit a challenge to an application. The Provider may challenge all or a portion of a proposed project area. (2) Challenges must be submitted within 45 days of …

(1) Applications shall be evaluated and scored based on the specific criteria and quantitative scoring system set forth in the Broadband Opportunity Program Scoring and Evaluation Criteria, incorporated by reference in Rule 73C-50.001, F.A.C., and available on the Office's websit…

(1) Eligible Applicants must obtain a minimum evaluation score of 130 points to be considered for funding; however, this does not guarantee an award. (2) Funding under the Program shall be awarded in accordance with Section 288.9962(8), F.S. (3) Grant awards shall not exceed $5 m…

For the purpose of administering section 692.203, F.S., and these rules, the following definitions apply: (1) "Clear and present danger" means an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare or other substantial loss to the state. (2) For the purpose of interpreting …

A foreign principal that executed a contract for the purchase of real property in the State of Florida prior to July 1, 2023, may own or acquire the real property that is the subject of the contract on or after July 1, 2023. Such real property must be registered with the Departme…

(1) The Department will provide a means, accessible through the Department's website at www.floridajobs.org, for individuals to determine the proximity of real property to a military installation or a critical infrastructure facility in Florida. (2) Registration for Real Property…

In computing the 30 days prescribed in section 692.203(3)(b), F.S., and these rules, the day of the act from which the period of time begins to run will not be included. The last day of the period must be included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday as prescribed by…

(1) The Department will impose a $1,000 fine against the foreign principal for each day that the registration is late. Except as provided in section 692.203(3)(b), F.S., the registration will be deemed late if it is filed more than 30 days after the real property is owned or acqu…

The Department may place a lien on the foreign principal's real property for any fines that are not paid within 30 days of entry of the final order unless otherwise stated in the final order. Rulemaking Authority 692.203(10) FS. Law Implemented 692.203 FS. History-New 1-4-24.

(1) A closing agent who relies on and maintains the affidavit specified in section 692.203(6), F.S., has established a rebuttable presumption that the closing agent did not have actual knowledge that the real estate transaction violated section 692.203, F.S. (2) A seller of real …

For the purpose of administering section 692.204, F.S., and these rules, the following definitions apply: (1) "Clear and present danger" means an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare or other substantial loss to the state. (2) For the purpose of interpreting …

A PRC principal that executed a contract for the purchase of real property in the State of Florida prior to July 1, 2023, may own or acquire the real property that is the subject of the contract on or after July 1, 2023. Such real property must be registered with the Department i…

(1) The Department will provide a means, accessible through the Department's website at www.floridajobs.org, for individuals to determine the proximity of real property to a military installation or a critical infrastructure facility in Florida. (2) Any interest in real property …

In computing the 30 days prescribed in section 692.204(4)(b), F.S., and these rules, the day of the act from which the period of time begins to run will not be included. The last day of the period must be included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday as prescribed by…

(1) The Department will impose a $1,000 fine against the PRC principal for each day that the registration is late. Except as provided in section 692.204(4)(b), F.S., the registration will be deemed late if it is filed more than 30 days after the real property is owned or acquired…

The Department may place a lien on the PRC principal's real property for any fines that are not paid within 30 days of entry of the final order unless otherwise stated in the final order. Rulemaking Authority 692.204(10) FS. Law Implemented 692.204 FS. History-New 2-6-25.

(1) A closing agent who relies on and maintains the affidavit specified in section 692.204(6), F.S., has established a rebuttable presumption that the closing agent did not have actual knowledge that the real estate transaction violated section 692.204, F.S. (2) A seller of real …

For the purpose of administering section 337.4031, F.S., and these rules, the following definitions apply: (1) "Administrative costs" means expenses related to the general management or overhead of the Provider's business that are not directly attributable to the physical relocat…

(1) To be eligible for reimbursement under section 337.4031, F.S., a Provider must: (a) Lawfully operate and maintain a facility within the right-of-way of a public road or publicly owned rail corridor at the time relocation is requested by a county or municipal authority. (b) Pr…

(1) To be considered for reimbursement, a Provider must submit a complete application to the Department using Form COM-73C-URRGP-001, Utility Relocation Reimbursement Grant Program Application (effective date 04/2026), which is incorporated by reference and available online at: h…

(1) The Department shall review complete applications in the order they are received. An application is deemed complete when the Department determines that all required information and documentation has been provided to the Department. (2) The Department will notify the Provider …