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DFS Rule Hearings & Workshops and Notices of Public Meetings

For State Fire Marshal notices (69A), click on http://www.myfloridacfo.com/sfm/sfmnotice.htm.
For Funeral & Cemetery notices (69K), click on http://www.myfloridacfo.com/FuneralCemetery/.
For Division of Workers' Compensation notices (69L), click on http://www.myfloridacfo.com/WC/draft-rules.html.
Here is a generic Agenda for rulemaking workshops or hearings .

Revised:  3/15/10.  Please note that hearings have only been scheduled, not requested, unless otherwise noted.

DATE TIME PLACE RULE NO. RULE TITLE TYPE    SUMMARY OF RULE         ATTORNEY CONTACT/PHONE
3-16-10 9:00 AM Room 142, Larson Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 69B-231
ruleHearing/Docs/69B231.pdf
Penalty Guidelines for Insurance Representatives Hearing The purpose of the proposed rule development is to update the rules that govern suspension and revocation of licenses of insurance agents, customer representatives, service representatives and adjusters.  The amendments include adding new regulations adopted by the Florida Legislature and deleting laws that have been repealed.  The rules are also updated by increasing penalties for violating certain laws in order to reflect the Department's experience in dealing with the frequency and severity of these violations.  The purpose of other changes is to clarify the rules. Beverly Hayes Kathy Spencer
850-413-5644
3-16-10 9:30 AM 139 Larson Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 69B-211.320
ruleHearing/Docs/69B211320.pdf
Curriculum Standards for Special Designation Hearing The proposed rule adds the Certified Adjuster (CA designation identified in section 626.221(2)(k), F.A.C. Tom Valentine Hannah Tucker
850-413-2813
3-17-10 9:30 AM 3rd Floor, Atrium Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 69A-62.004 Uniform Minimum Firefighter Employment Standards; Presence of Toxic Substances Hearing The purpose of the rule amendment is to allow flexibility in maintaining current notices of toxic substances in the workplace, without the need for constant rule amendment. Lesley Mendelson Charles Brush
352-369-2836

3-22-10 9:30 AM Room 116, Larson Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 69B-210.005
ruleHearing/Docs/69B210005.pdf
Unlawful Inducements, Generally Workshop The proposed rule defines the term "unlawful inducement" and also provides examples of acts and practices that are unlawful inducements to purchase insurance prohibited by Section 626.9541(1)(h), F.S. Margaret Karniewicz Lorna Noren, 850-413-5634
3-22-10 10:00 AM 2nd Floor, Alexander Bg., Tallahassee, FL 69K-18.004 Intern Training Agencies Workshop Retaining status as approved intern and apprentice training programs for those funeral establishments operating under new ownership. Paul Fijman Doug Shropshire
850-413-3039
3-22-10 2:30 PM Room 116, Larson Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 69B-210.010
ruleHearing/Docs/69B210010.pdf
Unlawful Inducements, Title Insurance Workshop The proposed rule defines the term "unlawful inducement" and also provides examples of acts and practices that are unlawful inducements to purchase title insurance prohibited by Section 626.9541(1)(h), F.S. Margaret Karniewicz Lorna Noren
850-413-5634
3-29-10 2:00 PM Alexander Bldg., 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, FL 69K-1.001 & 69K-1.006
ruleHearing/Docs/69K1001006.pdf
List of Approved Forms, Incorporation by Reference & Disclosing and Reporting Criminal History Workshop

The proposed amendment to Rule 69K-1.001, F.A.C., will amend the Department's Criminal History Reporting Form used by applicants and related persons in applying for licensure pursuant to Chapter 497, F.S.  Proposed Rule 69K-1.006 requires applicants and related persons to disclose their criminal history on the Criminal History Reporting Form; specifies that the applicant's officers, directors, members, managers, partners, and the funeral director in charge, direct disposer in charge, embalmer in charge, or manager in charge are also required to disclose their criminal history on the Criminal Reporting Form; and requires the applicant and related person(s) to provide certified copies of court records evidencing the plea of guilty or no contest or court finding of guilt if the crime being reported occurred within the 10 preceding years.

Margaret Karniewicz Doug Shropshire
850-413-3039
3-30-10 10:00 AM 104J Hartman Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 69L-6.026 Periodic Reports Workshop Reporting requirements for employers released from Stop-Work Orders where assessed penalties exceed $50,000 for violation of the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S. Paul Fijman Tasha Carter
850-413-1878
4-13-10 2:00 PM Room 142, Larson Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 69B-221.006
ruleHearing/Docs/69B221006.pdf

Immigration Bonds Exclusion Hearing The purpose of the proposed rule is to clarify the type of license required to transact immigration  bond business. Margaret Karniewicz Richard Brinkley
850-413-5654
4-13-10 2:00 PM Room 142, Larson Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 69B-215.080
ruleHearing/Docs/69B215080.pdf
Immigration Bonds Hearing The purpose of the proposed rule is to clarify the type of license required to transact immigration bond business. Margaret Karniewicz Richard Brinkley
850-413-5654