Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15C-16.013 - Enforcement; Service Providers; EFS Agents; Tax Collectors
(1) Enforcement authority for compliance with
the requirements of the electronic filing system with regard to the Certified
Service Providers is granted to the Department. The following are prohibited
and may result in the termination of certification as a service provider.
(a) Providing Electronic Filing System
services to a client who is not an authorized EFS agent.
(b) Distributing indicia to a client who is
not an authorized EFS agent.
(c)
Willful misrepresentation of EFS policies, procedures, contractual terms or
other title and registration policies or procedures.
(d) Using Department information for reasons
other than authorized Electronic Filing System services.
(e) Failure to correct errors as required by
the Department.
(f) Failure to
execute electronic funds transfer in the specified time
frame.
(2) Enforcement
authority for compliance and the requirements of the electronic filing system
with regard to EFS agents is granted to the Department. The Department will
revoke an EFS agent's ability to use the electronic filing system for any
violation that jeopardizes the integrity of the system. This rule shall not
prevent the Department from imposing any additional sanctions or fines as
allowed by other applicable laws or rules including but not limited to Section
320.27, F.S. Additionally, the
following are prohibited:
(a) Failure to
comply with Department procedures.
(b) Unauthorized access of data by
users.
(c) Failure to pay
applicable Department records fees for information not resulting in the
issuance of a title certificate or registration credential.
(d) Failure to comply with minimum security
requirements, including failure to safeguard equipment which provides access to
the Electronic Filing System.
(e)
Failure to execute electronic funds transfer.
(f) Failure to remain in good standing with
the Tax Collector or State, including lapse or revocation of any state or local
license.
(g) Failure to correct
errors or clear pending transactions as required by the Department.
(h) Charging title and registration fees in
excess of those allowed by law.
(i)
Improper security and control of license plate and decal inventory or other Tax
Collector provided indicia.
(3) Enforcement authority for non-compliance
with Rule 15C-18.003, F.A.C., is granted
to the Department and will result in the Department or its authorized
representative handling EFS services for that county.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 320.03(10)(a) FS. Law Implemented 320.03(10)(a), (b) FS.
New 12-14-10, Formerly 15C-18.007.
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