Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15C-16.011 - Service Providers; Certification; Requirements
(1) The Department shall certify Service
Providers who meet minimum requirements as set forth in this rule.
(2) Entities requesting approval to become a
Certified Service Provider must meet the following requirements prior to being
approved by Department:
(a) Enter into a
contract with the Department.
(b)
Demonstrate to the Department that the Service Provider's system at a minimum
can successfully process the following transactions: original new, original
used, and transfers of title and original, transfer and renewal of
registrations.
(c) Provide a
performance bond for $2 million with the Department.
(3) The Certified Service Provider shall:
(a) Provide support, assistance and training
to any EFS agents using their system.
(b) Follow installation procedures as set
forth by the Department.
(c)
Maintain all records of electronic fund transfers, inventories and files of
transactions for a period of three fiscal years.
(d) Maintain all contractual agreements for a
period of five fiscal years after completion or termination of the
contract.
(e) Make all records
available for inspection or audit at any time during normal business hours by
the Department.
(f) Ensure all EFS
agent principals or prospective users have had a criminal history check
conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and maintain lists of
authorized users.
(g) Transfer all
funds collected in connection with the processing of all registration and title
transactions and other approved services via Electronic Funds Transfer to the
applicable Tax Collector office within two business days of the date the
transaction is electronically submitted to the Tax Collector's
office.
(h) Provide at its own
expense all equipment necessary to provide an interface between the Certified
Service Provider's server and the Department's
server.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 320.03(10)(a) FS. Law Implemented 320.03(10)(a), (b) FS.
New 12-14-10, Formerly 15C-18.005.
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