Doing Business in Africa: Seminar

Evento de "Miami All Stars" para recoger fondos para su trabajo con los niños

Trade Preference & Free Trade Agreement Documents

 

Trade Preference & Free Trade Agreement Documents Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Registration: 8:30 Seminar: 9:00am - 12:00pm FCBF New Office: 8228 NW 14 St Doral, FL 33126  In this session we will review in detail the following:     Now that the U.S. has free trade agreements (FTAs) with 20 countries and preference programs in place with over 100 other countries, obtaining and maintain accurate documentation can be a daunting task. In this program we will compare and contrast the critical documentation requirements including Certificates and Certifications of Origin, origin qualification documents supporting tariff shift and regional value content rules, and supporting documents including affidavits and bills of material.      Who is presenting?   Jennifer Diaz- Partner and Chair, Customs & International Trade Department, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. Lenny Feldman - Managing Partner - Miami Office & Co-Chair, Import/Export Practice Group Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Raymond Irizarry- Senior Import Specialist - U. S. Customs & Border Protection Carolina Martinez- Import Specialist - U. S. Customs & Border Protection Mike Sayres - President - Aeroseas Brokers International, Inc. Chad Singiser - Senior Account Executive, Descartes Systems     Click Here for the Registration Form   Or Copy and Paste the Link into your browser: http://bit.ly/10VX9qE   Then Email or Fax form to our office at events@fcbf.com or Fx: 305-499-9491

 

Information of Interest to Florida Drivers:April 2013

Don’t Pay Extra Fees on Imitation Websites!  The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles warns the public about deceptive websites that pretend to be the official DHSMV website to lure people into paying unnecessary fees. Some official-looking websites require their customers to pay a surcharge for their assistance, while others advertise non-government services and provide outdated or inaccurate information. DHSMV does not require a surcharge to use any of its websites -- www.GoRenew.com and www.flhsmv.gov. The Department posts its fees for various services on www.flhsmv.gov.

 In addition to posing as the official website, the owners or creators of the misleading websites have paid a fee to search engine companies to ensure their links appear at the top of the webpage when Internet users search for driver license or vehicle registration information. When customers go to the websites, they are asked for a name, contact information and credit card information, and then are charged just to get to DHSMV’s websites.

 DHSMV officials say they are disappointed and concerned that any entity would attempt such a scheme. However, the deceptive websites post a small disclaimer that they are not affiliated with the Department or government of any kind, so what they are doing technically is legal.

International Driver Permits Repeal:  Governor Rick Scott made the following statement regarding the progress of international driver’s license legislation: “I applaud the Florida House of Representatives and the Senate Committee on Community Affairs for passing legislation to amend a state statute to improve driver’s license provisions for international visitors. The Senate Committee on Transportation and Representative Daniel Davis have done a great job of demonstrating that international visitors are welcome in Florida. This legislation promotes tourism and will ensure visitors from across the globe continue to choose Florida as their vacation and business destination. VISIT FLORIDA anticipates tourist spending will reach record levels and I look forward to signing this legislation when it reaches my desk.”

 Florida lawmakers have approved a repeal of the law requiring visitors to have international driving permits. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 38-0. It was immediately certified back to the House to be sent to Gov. Rick Scott who will sign it in to law on April 2, 2013. 

Safety Urged During Spring Break: State law enforcement agencies and associations have joined forces to encourage spring breakers to have a safe celebration in Florida. The state’s beautiful beaches and numerous tourist attractions lure thousands of spring breakers every year, but bad decisions about drugs and alcohol can ruin the party and change lives forever.

 The Florida Highway Patrol cautions visitors and residents in the Sunshine State to think twice before Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs. Driving impaired not only puts everyone on the roadways in danger, but drivers should also know that Florida’s tough DUI laws have stiff penalties that can leave offenders with an empty wallet.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages is responsible for enforcing the state’s beverage laws, including the state’s drinking age. The Division works closely with local law enforcement officials during the spring break season to identify underage drinking or sales of alcohol to minors. Knowing the following information and tips can help ev­eryone celebrate and enjoy spring break safely:

·        The legal drinking age in Florida is 21. Anyone under the age of 21 in possession of alcohol can be cited for a second-degree misde­meanor, which can lead to costly court fees, fines and other lasting consequences.

·        Selling alcohol to anyone under 21 or buying alcohol for anyone under 21 is also a misdemeanor.

·        Possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle (in motion or stopped) by the driver and or the passenger(s) is a violation of Florida law.

·        Plan ahead. Always designate a sober driver before any drinking begins, or take a taxi or public transporta­tion if you plan to drink alcohol. A taxi or bus ride is much cheaper than a Driving Under the Influence citation.

·        Take the keys. Do not let an impaired friend drive.

·        Mind your meds. Heed the warning labels on prescrip­tion medicine bottles because even legal drugs can affect your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

·        Dial *FHP (*347) on your cell phone to report an im­paired driver.

 The Patrol also reiterated to driv­ers under the age of 21 that if they are caught with a Blood Alcohol Content level of .02 or higher, their license will be suspended for six months. A second offense results in a one-year suspension. The first offense for refusing to submit to testing results in a 12-month suspension, and a second offense results in an 18-month suspension.

 

Nearly 70,000 Crashes Go from Bad to Worse: The Florida Highway Patrol aims to reduce the number of hit-and-run crashes by continuing to educate drivers on their responsibilities if involved in a crash and the consequences they face if they leave a crash scene. The Patrol partners with the Florida Sher­iffs Association, the Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Department of Transportation to combat hit-and-run crashes.

 Community Outreach Expands: The Department has trained 10 new community out­reach specialists to staff its Florida Licensing On Wheels (aka FLOWmobiles). The units deploy across the state. The staffing allows the Department to expand its outreach to populations that are hard to reach through traditional methods. For the FLOWmobiles schedule visit http://flhsmv.gov/offices/FLOW.htm

 Department Promotes Prevent Blindness Campaign: Driver license offices around the state celebrated the 10th anniversary of the annual Prevent Blindness cam­paign in January, raising more than $60,000 for the cause. The Department looks forward to continued success dur­ing next year’s campaign.

 E-Verify Program Identifies Fraudulent Licenses: The E-verify program verifies the employment eligibil­ity status of newly hired employees for participating employers. For the month of January, there were 81,866 cases checked against DHSMV databases, and the De­partment successfully identified four fraudulent Florida driver licenses. From inception Dec. 9, 2012, to February 2013, 154,534 cases have been checked against DHSMV’s database.

Documentation Requirements in Florida:  We strongly recommend our customers visit www.GatherGoGet.com, a website dedicated to assist Floridians and visitors with driver license and identification card requirements. Floridians renewing or obtaining a new license or ID are required to show proof of: 1) identification, 2) Social Security number and 3) residential address (two items).  The website and its tools are also available in Spanish at www.ReunaVengaObtenga.com and in Creole at www.RasanbleAlePran.com. The Department is issuing driver licenses and identification cards that meet Real ID federal standards.

 An Appointment Helps: All customers who must visit one of our offices to renew, replace, or file a change of address to their driver license or identification card, are urged to secure an appointment prior to their visit.  Connect via Internet at https://services.flhsmv.gov/Oasis/ for an appointment to reduce the length of the visit. Driver license offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Please check our website at www.flhsmv.gov/offices/ for the most up-to-date information on office locations and schedules.

 Fees for Driver Licenses and Identification Card

Class E (original and renewal)                                                                           $48     

Commercial Driver License (original and renewal)                                       $75 

ID Card (original and renewal)                                                                          $25     

Replacement License or ID                                                                                 $25

Endorsements                                                                                                        $  7

Driver License Services at Tax Collector Office Service Fees                      $ 6.25

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday (except official holidays

The Department uses a combination of vehicle information to determine registration fees. This includes registration use, license plate type and class code. The class code is determined by the vehicle weight, body type, vehicle type and registration use. To see a sample, click here.

 Buckle Up Every Time, Everyone!