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Fla. Admin. Code R. 40C-1.191 (2026)

Procedure for Petition to Initiate District Action to Adopt Rules or to Conduct Enforcement

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Rulemaking Authority 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5), 120.69 FS. History–New 1-15-80, Formerly 16I-1.19, 40C-1.19, Repealed 8-1-89.

PART II MEETINS AND WORKSHOPS

40C-1.2001 Notice of Meeting or Workshop.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.53, 286.0105, 373.113 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.201 Procedure for Voting Conflicts of Interests.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53 FS. Law Implemented 112.3143, 120.53 FS. History–New 4-18-83, Formerly 40C-1.20, Transferred to 40C-1.010.

40C-1.202 Permit Processing Fee.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.109, 373.133, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.109 FS. History–New 10-1-87, Amended 6-1-88, 10-17-88 Transferred to 40C-1.603.

40C-1.203 Agenda of Meetings and Workshops.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.53, 373.113 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-89.

40C-1.207 Emergency Meetings.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.53, 373.113 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-89.

40C-1.211 Commencement of Proceedings.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(1), 373.113 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

PART III RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS

40C-1.301 Commencement of Proceedings.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.53, 120.54(1) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.303 Notice of Proceedings and the Proposed Rules.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.53, 120.54(1) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.311 Petitions to Initiate Rulemaking Proceedings.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.313 District Action on Petitions to Initiate Rulemaking Proceedings.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.327 Rulemaking Materials.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(3), 120.54 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.330 Rulemaking Proceedings – No Hearing.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(3) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.331 District Action on Petitions to Initiate Rulemaking Proceedings.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(3), (6) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.335 Incorporation by Reference.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.53, 120.54(8) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.337 General.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.565 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

PART IV DECLARATORY STATEMENTS

40C-1.401 General.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.565 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.405 Propose and Use of Declaratory Statement.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.565 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.407 Disposition.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.565 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Amended 10-19-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

PART V DECISIONS DETERMINING SUBSTANTIAL INTERESTS

Subpart A General Provisions

40C-1.501 Scope of Part V.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.53, 120.54(17), 120.60(1) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.504 Parties.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.508 Disqualification.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57, 120.71 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.509 Signing, Filing and Service of Pleadings.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Amended 3-1-92, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.511 Point of Entry Into Proceedings.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1) FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 1-1-89, Amended 8-1-89, 10-19-89, 3-14-90, 3-1-92, 9-10-95, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.512 Other Applicable Procedural Rules.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(10), 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

Subpart B Formal Proceedings

40C-1.521 Initiation of Formal Proceedings.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 1-22-76, Formerly 16I-1.11, 40C-1.11, 40C-1.111, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.524 Motions.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.525 Motions in Opposition to Petitions.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.527 Intervention.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.541 Subpoenas.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57, 120.58 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.5435 Order of Presentation.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.544 Evidence.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57, 120.58 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.545 Burden of Proof.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57, 120.58 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.546 Recordation.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.547 Venue.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.561 Proposed Recommended Order.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.562 Recommended Order.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57, 120.58(1) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.564 Exceptions to Recommended Order.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Amended 3-1-92, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.565 Final Orders.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57, 120.59, 120.60 FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

Subpart C Informal Proceedings

40C-1.571 Informal Proceedings.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57(5) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.572 Submission of Evidence.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57(2) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

40C-1.573 Final Order.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.57(2) FS. History–New 8-1-89, Repealed 8-4-98.

PART VI LICENSES AND PERMITS