5J-14.002: Electronic Documents
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this Rule 5J-14.002, F.A.C., is to allow for electronic filing of surety bonds.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rule 5J-14.002, F.A.C., sets material terms for electronic filing of game promotion rules and regulations.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 849.094(8) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 849.094(4) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: August 28, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services, Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-6500
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Dee Keck, Regulatory Program Administrator, Division of Consumer Services, Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-6500, Phone (850)410-3679
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
5J-14.002 Electronic Documents.
For purposes of Section 849.094(4), F.S., an operator of a game promotion may submit a surety bond electronically, pursuant to procedures adopted by the Department to implement Chapter 668, F.S.:
(1) A surety bond with an electronic signature shall not be accepted by the Department unless the surety bond expressly states that the surety is subject to valid claims submitted by or through the Department in accordance with Section 849.094, F.S., and that copies or scanned images of the bond may be used to enforce such claims;
(2) By filing electronically, the operator of a game promotion agrees to conduct all transactions with the Department pursuant to Chapter 668, F.S.;
(3) For purposes of Section 849.094(4), F.S., an operator of a game promotion may submit a Durable Power of Attorney with an electronic signature;
(4) A Durable Power of Attorney with an electronic signature may be applied to subsequent game promotions as long as the Durable Power of Attorney expressly states that it encompasses the subsequently filed promotions. The Durable Power of Attorney shall remain in effect until the Department receives cancellation in writing or through electronic means.
Specific Authority 849.094(8) FS. Law Implemented 849.094(4) FS. History–New ________.