INTEREST RATE SET PURSUANT TO

SECTION 55.03, FLORIDA STATUTES

Subsection 69I-25.003(3), F.A.C., requires the Department of Financial Services, at least once between December 1 and January 1, to provide notice of the interest rate set by the Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 55.03, F.S. The interest for the year 2009 has been set at 8% per annum or .0002192 per day. For additional information contact the Vendor Ombudsman Section in the Bureau of Accounting at (850)413-5516 or on the internet at www.fldfs.com/aadir/interest.htm.