Florida Administrative Code
62 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
62B - Beaches and Coastal Systems
Chapter 62B-56 - BUREAU OF BEACHES AND COASTAL SYSTEMS - RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR USING SAND-FILLED GEOTEXTILE DUNE CORES (PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE)
Section 62B-56.120 - Permit Transfers

(1) Permits issued to the applicant are not valid for any other person unless transferred.

(2) At least 30 days prior to any transfer of ownership or control of the land on which the reconstructed dune is located or where any permitted activity is located, the responsible entity shall submit an executed Form 62B-56.900(5), entitled "Permit Transfer Agreement" (effective date 6-22-09), which is incorporated by reference. Copies of forms may be obtained by writing to the Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blairstone Road, MS 3522, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400; or at the following website: www.dep.state.fl.us/beaches. This form must contain original signatures of both the current and the proposed responsible entity. The submittal must include the permit transfer fee specified in rule 62B-56.130, F.A.C.

(3) The proposed responsible entity must meet the definition of a responsible entity, as provided in rules 62B-56.020 and 62B-56.050, F.A.C.

(4) The Department shall approve a request for transfer of a permit after it determines that the proposed responsible entity meets the requirements of chapter 62B-56, F.A.C., and if applicable, the terms and conditions of the existing permit, including the financial assurances required under rule 62B-56.090, F.A.C. If the Department proposes to deny the transfer, it shall provide both the current and proposed responsible entities a written notice of denial of such transfer, which will include the reasons for the denial.

(5) Until a transfer is approved by the Department, the permittee is the responsible entity and shall be liable for compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit, and shall be liable for any corrective actions required because of any violations of the permit prior to the approval of the transfer by the Department.

(6) Once the request to transfer the permit has been approved by the Department, the new responsible entity shall be liable for compliance with all the terms and conditions of the permit.

(7) A copy of the transfer notification shall be displayed on the construction site along with the permit where construction has not been completed. An expired construction permit shall not be transferred.