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Notice: 4637684

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 purpose of the amendment to the rule is to revise guidelines which relate to an employer’s submission to the Department of a Notice of Election to be Exempt, a Notice of Election of Coverage, and the subsequent issuance, denial, revocation, and maintenance of a Certificate of Election to be Exempt. The amendment also deletes language and provisions no longer applicable as a result of changes to Chapter 205, F.S. The effect of the rule amendment is promote compliance by those employers applying for exemptions from the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, Florida Statutes by providing them with updated guidelines regarding the process.

SUMMARY:

Updates the Notice of Election to Be Exempt and the Certificate of Election to Be Exempt issued by the Department, and revises guidelines applicable to the process of obtaining exemptions from the Division of Workers’ Compensation.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

440.05(9), 440.591 FS.

LAW:

440.02(15), 440.05 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/21/2007 Vol. 33/38

COMMENTS:

From 9/21/2007 To 10/12/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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