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Notice: 6841427

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

Overview

RULE:

33-203.201

Inmate Trust Fund

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to eliminate language concerning Social Security benefits, as inmates incarcerated for more than 30 days are ineligible to receive Social Security benefits or federal disability benefits.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendment to Rule 33-203.201, F.A.C., removes language addressing attachment, levy, and seizure of inmates’ Social Security and Veteran’s Affairs pensions benefits, as inmates incarcerated more than 30 days are ineligible under federal law to receive such benefits.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

944.09, 944.516, 945.215 FS.

LAW:

17.61, 57.085, 717.113, 944.09, 944.516, 945.091, 945.215 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/6/2009 Vol. 35/09

COMMENTS:

From 3/6/2009 To 3/27/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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