CHAPTER 55A-1 - Florida Administrative Register



CHAPTER 55A-1

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

55A-1.001 Purpose

55A-1.002 Eligibility

55A-1.003 Procedure

55A-1.004 Unlawful Display or Use (Repealed)

55A-1.001 Purpose.

(1) It is the purpose of this chapter of the rules to establish the procedure for the issuance by the Department of an identification card to each permanent resident of this state who is a 100%, service-connected permanent and totally disabled veteran and who makes written application for such card.

(2) The identification card issued under this chapter will provide proof of the eligibility of the veteran to whom the card is issued to receive any benefit provided by state law to a 100%, service-connected permanent and totally disabled veteran, except for the benefits listed in subsection (3) herein.

(3) The following benefits require additional proof of eligibility and are not included in the benefits for which the identification card provides proof of eligibility:

(a) Real estate that is used and owned as a homestead by an eligible veteran that is exempt from taxation pursuant to the provisions of Section 196.081 or 196.091, F.S.

(b) Household goods, personal effects and property that is exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 196.24, F.S., and Article VII, Section 3(b), Florida Constitution.

Rulemaking Authority 295.17(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 295.17 FS. History–New 7-2-90.

55A-1.002 Eligibility.

To be eligible for an identification card under this chapter, the veteran must be a permanent resident of this state and must meet either of the following:

(1) Have been adjudged by the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) to have a 100%, service-connected permanent and total disability rating for the purpose of receiving compensation; or

(2) Have been determined by any branch of the Armed Services of the United States to have a 100%, service-connected permanent and total disability rating and be in receipt of disability retirement pay.

Rulemaking Authority 295.17(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 295.17 FS. History–New 7-2-90.

55A-1.003 Procedure.

(1) A veteran who wishes to request an identification card must complete an Application For Florida Disabled Veteran’s Identification Card, FDVA Form 14, which form is hereby incorporated by reference. The application form can be obtained from any of the following:

(a) Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, P. O. Box 31003, St. Petersburg, Florida 33731 or 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

(b) Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs Field Services offices in VA Medical Centers located at Bay Pines, Gainesville, Lake City, Miami, Tampa and West Palm Beach, as well as VA Out Patient Clinics in Daytona Beach, Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, Oakland Park, Orlando, Pensacola, Pt. Richey and Viera. Consult the local telephone directory for the address of the nearest office.

(c) County or City Veteran Service Offices located in counties throughout Florida. Consult the local telephone directory for the address of the nearest office.

(2) The Department shall require the veteran to submit proof that the veteran is a permanent resident of Florida at the time of application.

(3) A veteran claiming eligibility for an identification card pursuant to paragraph (1)(a) of this rule shall, if available, submit a copy of the award letter from the VA showing that the veteran is 100%, service-connected, permanently and totally disabled.

(4) A veteran claiming eligibility for an identification card pursuant to paragraph (1)(b) of this rule shall submit a statement from the branch of service concerned attesting to the veteran’s current disability rating and retirement pay status. Such statement must be dated no more than 180 days prior to the date the application is received by the Department.

(5) The Department will review the veteran’s completed application to determine eligibility to receive the identification card.

(a) If the veteran is found to be eligible, the Department will proceed to issue the card.

(b) If the veteran is found to be ineligible, the Department will notify the veteran by letter as to the reason for the Department’s finding.

(6) When a veteran has been found to be eligible to have an identification card issued, the Department shall send the card to the veteran with instructions as to the following action required of the veteran to complete the issuance of the card.

(a) The veteran must sign the identification card on the signature line indicated.

(b) The veteran must secure a 1 inch by 1 inch current photograph of the veteran applying for the card.

(c) The veteran must return the signed card, and the photograph to the Department at the address set forth at paragraph (1)(a) herein. The Department will then complete and authenticate the card and return it to the veteran.

(7) Each card issued shall be serially numbered and shall prominently display the statement that use of the card by any person other than the veteran to whom the card is issued is unlawful.

(8) If, due to a change in circumstances, it becomes necessary to issue a replacement card, the veteran shall return the card to the Department with an explanation of the changed information. The Department will issue a corrected card.

(9) Should the card be lost or destroyed, the veteran may apply for a replacement card by following the application procedure set forth herein.

Rulemaking Authority 295.17(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 295.17 FS. History–New 7-2-90, Amended 12-24-97, 6-10-08.

55A-1.004 Unlawful Display or Use.

Rulemaking Authority 295.17(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 295.17(2), (3) FS. History–New 7-2-90, Amended 12-24-97, Repealed 6-10-08.

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