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Notice: 12759300

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of Workers' Compensation

Chapter:

WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMPLIANCE

Overview

RULE:

69L-6.012

Notice of Election to Be Exempt

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule implements applicable sections of HB 941 that was passed by the 2012 Legislature. HB 941 amended s. 440.05, F.S., revising the requirements for submitting a notice of election of exemption. The proposed rule provides for electronic submission of exemption applications (Form DFS-F2-DWC-250, Notice of Election to be Exempt) through the DWC Notice of Election to be Exempt system, along with streamlined reporting requirements; other related forms are also updated to reflect the revised reporting requirements. Electronic submission provides applicants with an online system to complete and pay for their exemptions, eliminating the cost of postage and mailing and reducing the time for applicants to receive their exemption certificates. Paragraph (13)(b) of the proposed rule and  certain overly repetitive statutory references are deleted. Forms are more fully identified, consistent with the appropriate numbering convention. The proposed rule is renumbered accordingly.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule provides employers seeking exemptions from the coverage requirements found under Chapter 440, F.S., with an electronic method for submittal of Form DFS-F2-DWC-250 (Notice of Election to be Exempt).

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

440.05(9), 440.591, F.S.

LAW:

440.02(15), 440.05, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/13/2013 Vol. 39/50

COMMENTS:

From 3/13/2013 To 4/3/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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