31016640, 12E-1.018 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31016640

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Division:

Child Support Program

Chapter:

CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM

Overview

RULE:

12E-1.018	Liens
12E-1.028	Garnishment by Levy
12E-1.029	Financial Institution Data Matches

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed repeal of Rule 12E-1.018, F.A.C. (Liens), is to remove a rule that is obsolete and inconsistent with current law. The purpose of proposed Rule 12E-1.028, F.A.C. (Garnishment by Levy), is to clarify that the Department initiates a levy action when the amount of past-due or overdue support is greater than $600 and greater than four times the total monthly support obligation, which includes current support and any payment on arrears. The change is required to reflect current programming and procedure. The purpose of proposed Rule 12E-1.029, F.A.C. (Financial Institution Data Matches), is to amend the standard agreement form to clarify restrictions for storing data on mobile devices, clarify when fees are payable, and when a purchase order number is provided. The proposed amendment also corrects a statutory citation and the name of the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement.

SUMMARY:

The proposed repeal of Rule 12E-1.018, F.A.C. (Liens), removes a rule that is obsolete and inconsistent with current law. The proposed amendments to Rule 12E-1.028, F.A.C. (Garnishment by Levy), clarify when the Department initiates a levy action. The proposed amendments to Rule 12E-1.029, F.A.C. (Financial Institution Data Matches), amend the standard agreement form, correct a statutory citation, and correct the name of the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

409.2557(3)(i), 409.25656(11), 409.25657(6), FS.

LAW:

319.24, 409.25656, 409.25657, 409.2575, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/15/2026 Vol. 52/115

COMMENTS:

From 6/15/2026 To 7/6/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-19694 Agreement for Financial Institution Data Matching (CS-EF134)

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