Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1)
General Information - The University of West Florida strives to provide a safe
environment for employees, students and visitors and to provide facilities
required for personal safety and health. Parking a vehicle on any of the
University of West Florida's campuses is a privilege that may be granted and
revoked by the University. The University is authorized and reserves the right
to regulate its vehicle parking facilities for the exclusive use of designated
groups or individuals. All vehicles parked on campus are parked at the risk of
the owner. The University does not assume liability for vehicles or items left
in the vehicles. Additional copies of this rule may be obtained from Parking
Services, Bldg. 91. The text of this rule is on the web page at
http://uwf.edu/offices/general-counsel.
(2) Registration - All University employees,
students and others, with the exclusion of visitors, using automobiles and
other mechanical conveyances on campus must be registered with Parking Services
the first day the vehicle is on campus. For registration to be considered
valid, the permit, if it is a decal, must be properly affixed to the lower left
corner of the rear windshield or, if it is a hang tag, must be in the
designated place and upright;
(3)
Permits -
(a) By parking on campus, employees,
students and others are agreeing to abide by and follow all provisions
contained in this rule.
(b) Permits
may be purchased online by logging into my.uwf.edu, clicking the Student
Resources tab and selecting "Parking Permits." Fort Walton Beach campus permits
are invalid on the University of West Florida's Pensacola campus. The fees for
permits are set forth below:
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Permit Fees
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Classification
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2012-2013
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2013-2014
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2014-2015
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2015-2016
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2016-2017
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Reserved/Administrative
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$210
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$252
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$302
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$363
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$435
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Faculty/Staff
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$84
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$101
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$121
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$145
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$174
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Resident Student
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$84
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$101
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$121
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$145
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$174
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Commuter Student
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$66
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$79
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$95
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$114
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$137
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Remote Lot
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$47.50
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$57
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$68.50
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Motorcycle
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$42
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$50
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$60
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$73
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$87
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Parking permit price includes Florida State Sales
Tax. Additional vehicles are one-half the annual rate. Semester permits are
one-half the annual rate.
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(c)
Permits are issued for an academic year or semester. Permits or temporary
permits must be immediately placed on the vehicle according to the instructions
on the back of the permit.
(d)
Purchasing a permit does not guarantee a parking space.
(e) Vehicle registration expiration dates
appear on each issued permit.
(f)
Expired permits must be removed from the vehicle. Only one permit is allowed
per vehicle.
(g) Permit holders
will be held responsible for violations that are committed by other persons
using the permit of the permit holder.
(h) Permits will not be issued to or renewed
for individuals with any delinquent parking citations. All fines must be paid
before a permit will be issued.
(i)
Each vehicle must have its own separate permit.
(j) Upon sale or disposal of a registered
vehicle, the permit must be destroyed.
(k) Replacement permits are issued for a fee
in the following cases:
1. When a registered
vehicle is no longer being used on campus and/or is replaced by a different
vehicle (proof of registration must be furnished); or
2. When the permit of a registered vehicle is
lost, stolen or defaced and an appropriate complaint is filed with the police
(proof of prior registration must be furnished).
(4) Types of Permits - There are two styles
of permits: decals and hangtags. Each vehicle parking on campus must display a
parking permit at all times. Hang tags are transferable to another vehicle
owned by the same individual. However, no permit is transferable to another
individual. Decals must be affixed to the vehicle for which it was registered
and are not transferable. Hang tags must be hung from the rearview mirror so
that they are visible. Placing the hangtag on the dash or console will be
considered improper display. The color and type of permit will designate the
specific parking areas allowed.
(5)
Permit Designations -
(a) Residential:
Resident students are required to display the appropriate University resident
permit. The permit must be displayed at all times the vehicle is on campus.
Resident students must park in appropriate parking areas at all times the
vehicle is parked on campus. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
Resident students must park in blue, orange, or black lots in accordance with
the color of their permit. Between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Resident students may also park in commuter and faculty and staff areas. After
5:30 p.m. all vehicles, including those of Resident students, with valid
parking permits may park in any numbered reserved space. Resident students
moving from one residence hall to another must purchase the appropriate permit
and return the old permit to parking services in Bldg. 91.
(b) Visitor: Visitors may pick up parking
permits free of charge at Parking Services, Bldg. 91; the University Police
Department, Bldg. 94; or the Visitor's Center, Bldg. 81. Visitors are allowed
to use designated visitor parking spaces or areas. Failure to obtain a permit
may result in a citation being issued to a visitor's vehicle. Visitors may
clear their citation for "lack of permit" or "parking in a restricted area" by
bringing the ticket to Parking Services. Visitors with valid state issued
special needs permits can park in visitor parking spaces without a visitor's
pass. Current employees and students who are also members of the Alumni
Association are not eligible for visitor passes and are not entitled to park in
visitor parking areas through their membership in the Alumni
Association.
(c) Disability:
Parking permits for people with disabilities are available through the State of
Florida's local tag office in accordance with Section
316.1964, F.S. The University
requires that the State issued disability parking permits or license plates are
displayed on the vehicles parked in special needs spaces. Holders of such
parking permits of license plates are not required to purchase a University of
West Florida parking permit and may park in non-reserved spaces if designated
disabled spaces are not available. Further information regarding special
parking accommodations can be found online at
www.uwf.edu/parking.
(d) Temporary and Special: Temporary and
special permits are issued at Parking Services, Bldg. 91; the University Police
Department, Bldg. 94; or the Visitor's Center, Bldg. 81 for special
circumstances such as daily visitors, vendors, business consultants, borrowed
vehicles, temporary and volunteer workers, and special user needs.
1. Different Vehicle. Permit holders
temporarily driving an unregistered vehicle must obtain a temporary parking
permit prior to parking on campus. One temporary permit is valid for up to two
weeks will be issued free of charge.
2. Off-Campus Students. Students who enroll
at the Fort Walton Beach campus must obtain parking permits if their vehicles
are parked on the University of West Florida's main campus. One- day permits
can be obtained from the Visitor's Center or Parking Services at no cost. If
any course work is to be completed on the University's main campus, the student
must purchase a permit and the appropriate permit fee schedule will
apply.
3. Off-Campus Employees.
University employees who are assigned work at off-campus locations must
purchase a parking permit if they park their vehicles on the University of West
Florida's main campus. However, where such employees must purchase a permit for
parking at the off-campus location, the University's permit requirement may be
waived upon request by the applicable department head.
4. Retired Employees. Retired University of
West Florida employees, who are no longer employed at the University, or the
spouses of deceased retired employees are eligible to receive one free permit
per year, upon written request to the Director of Parking and Transportation
Services.
5. Alumni. Active Alumni
Association member permits are acceptable in lieu of visitor passes. All
parking regulations will apply.
(6) Parking Restrictions - It is the
responsibility of all University of West Florida employees and students to know
the University's parking regulations. Employees and students must follow all
parking restrictions.
(a) Parking Requirements
for All Vehicles.
1. Parking on grass,
sidewalks, crosswalks, streets, curbs or unimproved areas is
prohibited.
2. Vehicles that create
a hazard or constitute a nuisance will be towed away immediately at the owner's
expense.
3. Overnight parking of
any vehicle other than by those with a resident student or guest of a resident
student with a temporary permit displayed is not permitted.
4. Residing or sleeping overnight in vehicles
parked on campus is not allowed.
5.
Lack of parking spaces will not be considered a valid excuse for violation of
parking regulations.
6. Parking
overtime in time-limited spaces in the following lots: A, B, H, BB, and U, is
prohibited.
(b) Regulated
Parking. Regulated parking lots/spaces that are designated by posted signage or
painted marking are restricted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise
specified. Regulated spaces are spaces designated for certain vehicles and
include the following:
1. Number Reserved
Parking. Number reserved spaces are reserved for designated permit holders
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
2. Administrative Blue and Gold Parking.
Administrative Blue and Gold lots/spaces are reserved. Those with an
Administrative permit may park anywhere except in number reserved
spaces.
3. Loading Zone. The period
of use for loading or unloading purposes will be restricted to 30 minutes.
Prior permission from Parking Services to park in a Loading Zone is required.
Parking regulations in Loading Zones will be enforced at all times.
4. Visitor Parking. Visitors with a temporary
visitor permit are allowed to use commuter parking spaces, or designated
visitor parking spaces only. Visitor permits can be obtained at the Visitor's
Center, Bldg. 81; Parking Services, Bldg. 91; or the University Police
Department, Bldg. 94.
5. Other
Parking. Other spaces on campus are restricted for designated functions such as
Special permit, State Vehicles, Police and Service Vehicles and are marked
accordingly.
(c) Resident
Student Parking. Resident student parking lots/spaces are marked by posted
signage with colors that correspond to the permit color. These lots are
restricted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Notification of when the restrictions
on Resident Student lots/spaces are lifted will be posted on the University
website. For more information regarding resident parking on campus click the
resident tab at
www.uwf.edu/parking.
(d) Commuter Student Parking. Commuter
students must park in spaces designated as commuter student parking by posted
signage between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Commuter students may park
from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. in any space on campus except restricted spaces,
which include visitor, fire lanes, police, reserved, resident, disabled,
service and state spaces. After 5:30 p.m. all vehicles, including those of
Commuter students, with valid parking permits may park in any numbered reserved
space.
(e) Faculty and Staff
Parking. Faculty and staff lots/spaces are restricted to faculty and staff
permit-holders from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After those hours, any vehicle with
a valid permit may park in faculty and staff lots/spaces except those spaces
where posted signage or painted marking indicate that the space is restricted
or reserved. Number reserved spaces become available for use to faculty and
staff between the hours of 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Faculty and staff may park in
commuter lots for overflow parking as described in paragraph (h).
(f) Remote Lot Parking. Remote Lot permits
will be valid for lot SP2 and for other lots to be determined and announced as
the University's parking needs increase. After 4:30 p.m. all vehicles,
including those with Remote Lot permits, may park in any commuter or faculty
and staff space. After 5:30 p.m. all vehicles, including those with Remote Lot
permits, may park in any numbered reserved space. Shuttles will be provided
from the Remote Lots between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The trolley
service hours may be modified as needed.
(g) Motorcycle Parking. Motorcycles must park
in designated motorcycle spaces only. This is a 24 hour restriction.
(h) Overflow Parking. Faculty and staff
unable to locate parking in designated faculty and staff lots may park in
designated commuter lots. Overflow parking is not permitted in any space other
that one designated as "commuter."
(7) Immobilization and Towing -
(a) Immobilization. Persons with three or
more unpaid parking citations are subject to vehicle immobilization and an
administrative fee. Vehicles parked in a number reserved space without the
appropriate permit are subject to immediate immobilization and/or
towing.
(b) Immobilization Fees.
First Immobilization: $50.00 Second Immobilization:
$100.00.
Third Immobilization: $150.00 and loss of parking
privileges.
(c) Towing of
Immobilized Vehicles. Arrangements must be made within 24 hours of
immobilization to pay accrued fines and administrative fees or the vehicle is
subject to towing.
(d)
Responsibility for Costs. The fees and costs of immobilization and/or towing
will be charged to the following persons:
1.
The permit holder for the vehicle is responsible for the towing fee and
administrative fee regardless of whether the permit holder is the owner of the
vehicle or not. If the owner is not a permit holder and the vehicle is not
registered with the University, then
2. The owner registered with the state will
be responsible for towing and administrative
fees.
(8) The
Parking Violations Appeal Board - The Parking Violations Appeals Board (PVAB)
is established under the authority of the President of the University of West
Florida to adjudicate appeals of parking citations issued on campus. The PVAB
may sustain or dismiss charges, levy appropriate fines, restrict and restore
driving privileges on campus, and impose and remove administrative sanctions.
The PVAB does not have the jurisdiction to review or hear appeals regarding the
Uniform Traffic Citations issued under the authority of Chapter 316 or 318,
F.S., which govern the violations of traffic laws.
(a) Membership. The PVAB is comprised of six
members nominated as follows:
1. One faculty
member from the Faculty Senate;
2.
One staff member from the Staff Senate;
3. Two students: one resident and one
commuter, chosen by the Student Government Association;
4. A representative from Human Resources;
and,
5. The Parking Services
Manager, who shall serve as a non-voting, ex-officio
member.
(b) Operating
Procedures.
1. The chairperson will be elected
annually by the members and have full voting rights.
2. The PVAB will meet as required to
discharge their responsibilities.
3. A quorum will consist of at least three
members. A simple majority of Board members voting will be required to render
decisions and take action.
(9) Parking Services Appeals Procedure.
Parking or Registration citations may be appealed through two levels.
(a) Level One. Forms are available for the
first level of appeal at Parking Services, Bldg. 91. Online appeal forms are
available on the Parking Services webpage
www.uwf.edu/parking. Appeals must be filed
within seven calendar days of issuance of the citation. The first level appeal
is to allow for correction of any obvious issuance errors. At this level
appeals go to the Parking Services Manager's office. The Parking Services
Manager makes all decisions regarding level one appeals. Decisions by Parking
Services will be posted at Parking Services, Bldg. 91, the information board in
front of Bldg. 20E, and on the Parking Services webpage at
www.uwf.edu/parking.
(b) Level Two. The second level of appeal is
through the Parking Violations Appeal Board (PVAB). Decisions by Parking
Services upholding parking citations will automatically be forwarded to the
PVAB. The date, time and location of PVAB meetings at which the appeals are
heard will be displayed on a list posted at Parking Services in Bldg. 91, the
information board in front of Bldg. 20E and on the Parking Services webpage at
www.uwf.edu/parking.
(c) Individuals appealing a citation will be
afforded an opportunity to appear before the PVAB to present their appeals in
person. If the individual fails to appear, the appeal will continue in the
individual's absence. After the case is considered, the decision will be
rendered in writing on the appeal or referral form and returned to Parking
Services for filing and/or action as necessary. Decisions of the PVAB will be
posted at Parking Services, Bldg. 91, the information board in front of Bldg.
20E, and on the Parking Services webpage at
www.uwf.edu/parking. The PVAB's decision is
final and binding.
(10)
Payment of Fines - Violators of parking regulations are subject to citations
resulting in the assessment of fines. Individuals receiving a University of
West Florida parking citation can pay the citation online by logging into myuwf
and putting 'parking in the search box.' A hold will be placed on the student
account until the fine is paid or until the ticket is voided on
appeal.
(11) Schedule of Fines.
(a) Vehicle Registration Fines:
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Violation
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Fines
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Improper Display of Permit
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$15.00
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Attaching a Permit to a vehicle not listed on the
registration form
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$15.00
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Taping or Temporarily affixing permit to vehicle
unless otherwise directed by Parking Services
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$15.00
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Display of Expired Permit
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$20.00
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Altering or Defacing a Permit
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$25.00
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Failure to Register Vehicle
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$50.00
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Registration obtained through falsehood,
misrepresentation, or incomplete information on the vehicle registration
form
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$100.00
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(b)
Parking Violation Fines:
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Violation
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Fines
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Overtime Parking
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$10.00
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Parking Over the Line
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$15.00
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Parking on Curb, Grass or Sidewalks
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$25.00
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Parking Out of Permit Designation
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$25.00
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Parking that Obstructs Traffic
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$25.00
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Parking in a Service Area
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$25.00
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Parking in a No Parking Zone
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$25.00
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Parking in Resident Space
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$50.00
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Parking in Reserved Space
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$100.00
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Parking While Suspended
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$50.00
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Parking in Handicap Spaces Illegally
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$100.00
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Parking in Fire Lane
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$100.00
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Blocking Handicap Ramp
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$100.00
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(12) Alternatives to Parking on Campus -
Trolleys provide a valuable and convenient alternative to finding parking,
particularly when faculty, staff and nonresident student lots are congested.
Convenient pickup and drop-off service is available at numerous sites around
campus. The University of West Florida provides trolley routes to meet most
transportation needs of students, faculty and staff. The transportation access
fee for students is $8.00 per credit hour. The transportation access fee
charged to employees is $6.50 per year. This fee is charged at the time of
purchase of each employee parking permit.
Rulemaking Authority
1001.74(4) FS.
Law Implemented 1006.66
FS.
New 10-26-78, Amended 10-24-79, 10-6-80, 8-9-81, 2-6-86,
Formerly 6C6-5.01, Amended 5-29-90, 5-22-95, 5-31-05, 8-18-05,
2-9-15.
