23812450, 12-9.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 23812450

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Chapter:

CERTIFIED FLORIDA PROPERTY APPRAISER AND CERTIFIED FLORIDA TAX COLLECTOR PROGRAM

Overview

RULE:

12-9.001	Definitions (Transferred)
12-9.002	Certified Florida Appraiser, Certified Florida Evaluator, Certified Cadastralist of Florida, Certified Florida Collector, and Certified Florida Collector Assistant Program (Transferred)
12-9.003	Qualifications (Transferred)
12-9.004	Application for Certification (Transferred)
12-9.006	Certification (Transferred)
12-9.007	Recertification (Transferred)
12-9.008	Hearing on Certification Application and Expiration (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.001 is to update and clarify the definition of terms used for purposes of administering the Certified Florida Property Appraiser and Certified Florida Tax Collector Program (Program). 
The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.002 (Amend title to: Certified Florida Property Appraiser, Certified Florida Evaluator, Certified Cadastralist of Florida, Certified Florida Collector, and Certified Florida Collector Assistant Program) is to add Certified Cadastralist of Florida as a certification offered through the Program and to provide that the Department will publish an informational guide regarding the Program. 
The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.003 (Qualifications) is to establish updated criteria for the professional certification of property appraisers, tax collectors, their employees, and employees of the Department, and adds the certification criteria for a cadastralist. 
The purpose of proposed new Rule 12-9.0031 (Approval of Courses) is to provide criteria and procedures for approval of courses for credit towards certification, recertification, or reinstatement of a professional certification, and to incorporate a new form for obtaining approval of a course or continuing education hours (Form DR-4002, Application for Approval of a Course or Continuing Education Credit Hours).
The purpose of proposed new Rule 12-9.0032 (Department Sponsored Courses) is to provide procedures for registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds for Department-approved courses.
The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.004 (Application for Certification) is to specify procedures for those seeking professional certification and to incorporate the form used for this purpose (Form DR-4001, Application for Florida Professional Certification). 
The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.0055 (Amend to: Fees and Tuition) is to clarify the fee for obtaining and retaining professional certification under the Program and that fees and tuition for Department approved courses may be submitted to the Department online. 
The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.006 (Certification) is to clarify the certification application approval process by the appropriate Admissions and Certification Committee. 
The purpose of proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.007 (Recertification) is to provide updates to requirements for all certified professionals to annually certify their governmental employment, to acknowledge the Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees that applies to all certified professionals, and to pay an annual recertification fee using the Application for Florida Professional Certification (Form DR-4001). 
The purpose of proposed new Rule 12-9.0077 (Reinstatement) is to provide procedures for an individual whose certification has lapsed to apply for reinstatement. 
The purpose of repealing Rule 12-9.008 (Hearing on Certification Application and Expiration) is to eliminate an unnecessary rule for requesting a hearing that is provided in Chapter 120, F.S., and Rule Chapter 28-106, F.A.C.
Rule text is posted on the Department’s website at http://floridarevenue.com/rules.

SUBJECT:

The proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12-9, Florida Administrative Code (Certified Florida Property Appraiser and Certified Florida Tax Collector Program), reflect changes within the Department’s Property Tax Oversight Certification and Training Program which provides training and certification of property appraisers, tax collectors, and their staff, and Department employees as required by sections 145.10, 145.11, and 195.002, Florida Statutes.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

195.002(2), 195.027(1) FS.

LAW:

145.10, 145.11, 195.002, 195.087(4) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/28/2020 Vol. 46/211

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

195.002(2), 195.027(1) FS., 145.10, 145.11, 195.002, 195.087(4) FS.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=12-9.001&PDate=10/28/2020&Section=1

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