24019739, 12-9.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 24019739

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Chapter:

CERTIFIED FLORIDA PROPERTY APPRAISER AND CERTIFIED FLORIDA TAX COLLECTOR PROGRAM

Overview

RULE:

12-9.001	Definitions (Transferred)
12-9.002	Certified Florida Appraiser, Certified Florida Evaluator, Certified Cadastralist of Florida, Certified Florida Collector, and Certified Florida Collector Assistant Program (Transferred)
12-9.003	Qualifications (Transferred)
12-9.004	Application for Certification (Transferred)
12-9.006	Certification (Transferred)
12-9.007	Recertification (Transferred)
12-9.008	Hearing on Certification Application and Expiration (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12-9, F.A.C. (Certified Florida Property Appraiser and Certified Florida Tax Collector Program), is to provide updated requirements for property appraisers, tax collectors and their employees, and employees of the Department to obtain and renew professional certifications under the Program.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.001 update and clarify the definition of terms used for purposes of administering the Certified Florida Property Appraiser and Certified Florida Tax Collector Program (Program). 
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.002 (Amend title to: Certified Florida Property Appraiser, Certified Florida Evaluator, Certified Cadastralist of Florida, Certified Florida Collector, and Certified Florida Collector Assistant Program) add Certified Cadastralist of Florida as a certification offered through the Program and provide the Department will publish an informational guide regarding the Program.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.003 (Qualifications) establish updated criteria for the professional certification of property appraisers, tax collectors, their employees, and employees of the Department, and add the certification criteria for a cadastralist. 
Proposed new Rule 12-9.0031 (Approval of Courses) provides criteria and procedures for approval of courses for credit towards certification, recertification, or reinstatement of a professional certification, and incorporates a new form for obtaining approval of a course or continuing education hours (Form DR-4002, Application for Approval of a Course or Continuing Education Credit Hours).
Proposed new Rule 12-9.0032 (Department Sponsored Courses) provides procedures for registrations, payments, cancellations, and refunds for Department-approved courses.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.004 (Application for Certification) specifies procedures for those seeking professional certification and incorporates a new form to be used for this purpose (Form DR-4001, Application for Florida Professional Certification). 
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.0055 (Amend to: Fees and Tuition) clarify the fee for obtaining and retaining professional certification under the Program and that fees and tuition for Department approved courses may be submitted to the Department online. 
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.006 (Certification) clarify the certification approval process by the appropriate Admissions and Certification Committee.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-9.007 (Recertification) provide updates to requirements for all certified professionals to annually certify their governmental employment, to acknowledge the Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees that applies to all certified professionals, and to pay an annual recertification fee using the Application for Florida Professional Certification (Form DR-4001). 
Proposed new Rule 12-9.0077 (Reinstatement) provides the procedures for an individual whose certification has lapsed to apply for reinstatement. 
The repeal of Rule 12-9.008 (Hearing on Certification Application and Expiration) eliminates an unnecessary rule for requesting a hearing which is provided in Rule Chapter 28-106, F.A.C.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

195.002(2), 195.027(1) FS.

LAW:

145.10, 145.11, 195.002, 195.087(4) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/22/2020 Vol. 46/247

COMMENTS:

From 12/22/2020 To 1/12/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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