(1) Any person nominated for induction into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame shall meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
    (a) An active, retired, or deceased Florida law enforcement officer as defined in Florida Statutes § 943.10(1);
    (b) Born in Florida or adopted Florida as their home state pursuant to Florida Statutes § 222.17;
    (c) Served in the field of law enforcement in the State of Florida;
    (d) Exhibited excellent character within the line of duty and to the community for which he/she served. For the purpose of this rule, the term excellent character means the officer has exhibited good moral character pursuant to Fl. Admin. Code R. 11B-27.0011; and,
    (e) Be of good reputation among peers and in the community served.
    (2) Governor’s Office employees, state elected officials, and members of the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Selection Committee are ineligible for induction until two years after they have left their position.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 265.0041(5). Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 265.0041. History-New 7-29-15.