When used in rule Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 5J-17, the following terms shall have the meanings provided:

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 5J-17.200

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
    (1) “”Country”” shall mean any independent or dependent governmental unit with established boundaries within the Western Hemisphere.
    (2) “”A country in the Western Hemisphere which lacks diplomatic relations with the United States”” shall mean any country which the Secretary of State of the State of Florida confirms lacks diplomatic relations with the United States.
    (3) “”Western Hemisphere”” shall mean the land masses known as North America, Central America and South America and the islands which are geographically related to such masses.
Rulemaking Authority 472.0101 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 472.0101. History-New 10-17-12, Amended 11-13-17.