RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
12D-1.002: Definitions
12D-1.009: Mapping Requirements
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rulemaking action for the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-1.002 is to implement a statutory change enacted in Section 1 of Chapter 2012-193, Laws of Florida. The purpose of the rulemaking action for the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-1.009 is to update and clarify a provision dealing with the property ownership maps property appraisers use to help them identify, assess and value property. The effect of amending Rule 12D-1.002 is to ensure that statutory changes are incorporated into the Department’s rules on a timely basis. The effect of amending Rule 12D-1.009 is that the Department’s rules will reflect the most current procedures used by property appraisers.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-1.002 is the definitions of words and phrases used by property appraisers in the procedures they follow when assessing and valuing property. The subject of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-1.009 is the maps property appraisers use to help them identify, assess and value property.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 193.085(2), 195.027(1), 213.06(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 192.001, 193.085, 193.461, 195.022, 195.062 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: August 14, 2012, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Conference Room 3503, Building 2, Capital Circle Office Complex, 2450 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida. The public can also participate in this workshop through a simultaneous electronic broadcast of this event by the Department of Revenue using WebEx and conference calling technology from their home or office. The requirements to participate are access to the Internet and a telephone. Specific information about how to participate in this electronic meeting will be included in the Agenda for this workshop posted on the Department’s site at the web site address listed: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/legislation/.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Larry Green at (850)617-8871. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may contact the Department using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at (800)955-8770 (Voice) and (800)955-8771 (TDD). If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Larry Green, Senior Tax Specialist, Property Tax Oversight Program, Department of Revenue, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0129, telephone (850)617-8871, email greenlar@dor.state.fl.us

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.