18851094, 20-9.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 18851094

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS

Chapter:

PAYMENTOF EXCISE TAXES

Overview

RULE:

20-9.002

Processed Form

PURPOSE:

Amending rule to update conversion units used in calculating equivalent boxes for payment of equalization excise assessments in the case that the actual number of boxes cannot be substantiated by appropriate records. The figures are updated every three years in order to ensure equivalent boxes are up to date and fair. The computation is based on a five-year weighted average. An audit by agency’s Inspector General discovered that the current figures in the chart were based on a three-year weighted average; therefore, the rule is being amended to correct the error. Adding language to address reporting of late season fruit purchased and placed in cold storage for processing after the last field box has been reported in order to ensure a more accurate reporting process of price per pounds solids.

SUMMARY:

Conversion units used in figuring equivalent boxes for payment of equalization excise assessments and housekeeping updates.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

601.10(1), 601.15(1),(10)(a), 601.155(3),(7) FS.

LAW:

601.15(5),(6), 601.155 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/14/2017 Vol. 43/73

COMMENTS:

From 4/14/2017 To 5/5/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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