Florida Administrative Code 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Here's an overview of Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Title 1 – Department of State:
Florida Administrative Code – Title 1: Department of State
Governing Agency: Florida Department of State
Authority Derived From: Florida Statutes (particularly Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property, and Title XIX - Public Business)
Key Divisions/Chapters Within FAC Title 1:
These chapters generally include rules and regulations related to:
Division of Elections
Rules concerning voter registration, election procedures, campaign finance, and voting systems.
Examples: Rule 1S-2 (Voting Systems), 1S-5 (Election Recounts)
Division of Corporations
Regulations governing the registration of businesses, notaries public, trademarks, and liens.
Examples: Rule 1N-1 (Corporations), 1N-2 (Notaries)
Division of Historical Resources
Rules related to historic preservation grants, archaeological sites, and museum collections.
Examples: Rule 1A-39 (Historic Preservation Grants)
Division of Library and Information Services
Management of library development grants, public library standards, and state records management.
Examples: Rule 1B-2 (Library Grants), 1B-24 (Records Management)
Administrative Procedures
Implements procedures for rulemaking, publication of notices, and official records.
Examples: Rule 1-1.001 (Official Forms), 1-1.010 (Florida Administrative Register & Code)
Purpose and Scope:
FAC Title 1 governs how the Florida Department of State administers:
Elections and voting systems
Business entity filings
Historic and cultural preservation
Public records management
Library grants and services
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