Section 28-106.205 - Intervention(1) Persons other than the original parties to a pending proceeding whose substantial interest will be affected by the proceeding and who desire to become parties may move the presiding officer for leave to intervene. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed at least 20 days before the final hearing unless otherwise provided by law. The parties may, within 7 days of service of the motion, file a response in opposition. The presiding officer may impose terms and conditions on the intervenor to limit prejudice to other parties.(2) The motion to intervene shall contain the following information: (a) The name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, and any facsimile number of the intervener, if the intervener is not represented by an attorney or qualified representative; and(b) The name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, and any facsimile number of the intervenor's attorney or qualified representative; and(c) Allegations sufficient to demonstrate that the intervenor is entitled to participate in the proceeding as a matter of constitutional or statutory right or pursuant to agency rule, or that the substantial interests of the intervenor are subject to determination or will be affected by the proceeding; and(d) A statement as to whether the intervenor supports or opposes the preliminary agency action; and(e) The statement required by subsection 28-106.204(3); and(f) The signature of the intervenor or intervenor's attorney or qualified representative; and(3) Specifically-named persons, whose substantial interests are being determined in the proceeding, may become a party by entering an appearance and need not request leave to intervene.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 28-106.205
Rulemaking Authority 14.202, 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5) FS.
New 4-1-97, Amended 1-15-07, 2-5-13.New 4-1-97, Amended 1-15-07, 2-5-13.