(1) For purposes of Florida Statutes Chapter 473, the terms non-CPA shareholders, partners, and members shall be deemed and construed to mean natural persons materially participating in the business conducted by the firm and when their participation ceases, their interest shall revert to the firm.
    (2) Non-CPA shareholders, partners, and members shall not hold themselves out as certified public accountants.
Rulemaking Authority 473.304 , 473.309 FS Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 473.309. History-New 2-5-98, Amended 9-21-10, 3-9-21.