(1) Only those individuals who are employed with a state or local agency or non-profit organization designated by the department and who have completed the required training may assist a victim in applying for enrollment in the program.
    (2) An applicant assistant must complete required training every four years. Required training is available only through the department.
    (3) The applicant assistant will verify the applicant’s identity and forward original and supporting documents to the department within 72 hours of completion.
    (4) Approval to serve as an applicant assistant is assigned to the individual at a designated state or local agency or non-profit organization and is not transferrable. The applicant assistant serves at the pleasure and on behalf of the department, and may have designation as an applicant assistant terminated with or without cause.
    (5) Upon notice to the department by the designated agency that the applicant assistant is no longer employed by that agency, the individual applicant assistant’s approval will be rescinded.
Rulemaking Authority 741.409 FS. Law Implemented 97.0585, 741.403, 741.408 FS. History-New 5-4-11, Amended 9-26-16.