[Notice: This rule replaces Rule
34-12.170, F.A.C., except with
respect to lobbying activities involving water management districts. Chapter
2014-183, Section 6, Laws of Florida, created Section
112.3261, F.S., "Lobbying before
water management districts; registration." That section provides that "lobbies"
means seeking, on behalf of another person, to influence a water management
district with respect to a decision of the district in an area of policy or
procurement or an attempt to obtain the goodwill of a district official or
employee. The term "lobbies" shall be interpreted and applied consistently with
the rules of the commission implementing Section
112.3215, F.S. As Rule
34-12.175, F.A.C., was not in
existence when the Legislature enacted Section
112.3261, F.S., on May 2, 2014,
the rule is not incorporated by reference into Section
112.3261, F.S.]
(1) Participation at a bid conference held by
an agency after bid specifications have been set and announced by the
agency.
(2) The mere submission of
a bid or proposal in response to an agency's solicitation of bids or request
for proposals.
(3) A request for
information about an agency's procedures, forms, budget, budget proposal,
programs, or other requirements in behalf of another.
(4) Appearances before an agency and
communications with an agency which are initiated by the agency's request, such
as a response to an agency's request for information, a response to an agency's
request for or invitation to submit comments on a draft or proposed rule, an
appearance in response to an agency subpoena, or a quotation of prices or
description of materials or services available in response to an agency's
inquiry.
(5) Advice or services
communicated to an agency which arise out of an existing contractual obligation
to the agency to render the advice or services provided.
(6) Representation of a client before an
agency where the agency's decision relates to the grant or denial of a permit,
license, or certification, or may result in an order imposing or recommending
the imposition of disciplinary action against the client.
(7) Representation of a client in a
rulemaking following the publication of a notice of rule development pursuant
to Section 120.54(2),
F.S., or the filing of a petition to initiate rulemaking pursuant to Section
120.54(7),
F.S., including but not limited to representation at a publicly noticed hearing
or workshop conducted by an agency regarding a proposed agency rule.
(8) Representation of a person before an
agency where the person provides only reimbursement for actual travel, lodging,
and meal expenses, rather than compensation, remuneration, or a commission for
the representation.
(9)
Communications with an agency by an expert consultant retained by a person to
gather, analyze, or disseminate information required by the agency, when made
in connection with the person's application for a permit, license, or
certification.
