Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Consumer Services
Rule No.: RULE TITLE
5J-15.001: Registration
5J-15.002: Security Requirements
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of Rule 5J-15.001, F.A.C., is to implement Section 507.03, F.S., through the use of DACS Form 10960, Household Moving Services Registration Application, Rev. 8/10. The purpose and effect of Rule 5J-15.002, F.A.C., is to implement Section 507.04(1)(b), F.S., through the use of the performance bond document and certificate of deposit language included in DACS Form 10960, Household Moving Services Registration Application, Rev. 8/10.
SUMMARY: Rule 5J-15.001, F.A.C., establishes the official registration form for businesses who want to operate as household movers in Florida. Rule 5J-15.002, F.A.C., establishes alternative security requirements for household movers.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 507.09(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 507.03, 507.04(1)(b)1., 2. FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Miriam S. Wilkinson, Assistant Director, Division of Consumer Services, Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500. Phone (850)410-3692. 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 IS: Miriam S. Wilkinson, Assistant Director, Division of Consumer Services, Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500. Phone (850)410-3692

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

5J-15.001 Registration.

Any person who intends to operate as a household mover in this state shall first file with the Department DACS Form-10960, Household Moving Services Registration Application, Rev. 8/10, hereby incorporated by reference, along with a registration fee pursuant to Section 507.03(3), F.S. Copies of this form may be obtained from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Attention: Household Movers, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Terry L. Rhodes Bldg, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500, or accessed online at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/onestop/forms/10960.pdf.

Rulemaking Authority 507.09(3) FS. Law Implemented 507.03 FS. History–New________.

 

5J-15.002 Security Requirements.

(1) If filing a performance bond pursuant to Section 507.04(1)(b)1., F.S., the applicant shall use the Performance Bond document included in DACS Form 10960, Household Moving Services Registration Application, Rev. 8/10.

(2) If filing a certificate of deposit pursuant to Section 507.04(1)(b)2., F.S., the applicant shall use the Certificate of Deposit language included in DACS Form 10960, Household Moving Services Registration Application, Rev. 8/10.

Rulemaking Authority 507.09(3) FS. Law Implemented 507.04(1)(b)1., 2. FS. History–New________.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Miriam S. Wilkinson, Assistant Director, Division of Consumer Services, Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500, Phone (850)410-3692
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 05, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: September 24, 2010