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travel on a midnight to midnight basis. A traveler on Class A or B travel who elects to be reimbursed on a per diem basis is allowed $20.00 for each quarter from the time of departure until the time of return. Reimbursement for Meal Allowances That Exceed the State Rates: The Division shall not reimburse for any meal allowance that exceeds $6 for breakfast, $11 for lunch, or $19 for dinner unless: For counties — the requirements of section 112.061(14), Florida Statutes, are satisfied; The costs do not exceed charges normally allowed by the Recipient in its regular operations as the result of the Recipient's written travel policy (in other words, the reimbursement rates apply uniformly to all travel by the Recipient); and, The costs do not exceed the reimbursement rates established by the United States General Services Administration ("GSA") for that locale (see https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/l04877). Hotel Accommodations: A traveler may not claim per diem or lodging reimbursement for overnight travel within 50 miles (one-way) of his or her headquarters or residence unless the circumstances necessitating the overnight stay are fully explained by the traveler and approved by the Division. Absent prior approval from the Division, the cost of any hotel accommodation shall not exceed $150 per night. Travel Reimbursement Forms: Unless the Recipient has received prior approval from the Florida Department of Financial Services ("DFS"), the Recipient shall use the travel forms incorporated by reference in Rule 691-42.003, Florida Administrative Code. Those forms include: • The Authorization to Incur Travel Expense, Form DFS -AA -13; • The Application for Advance on Travel Expenses, Form DFS -AA -25; and, • The Voucher for Reimbursement of Travel Expenses, Form DFS -AA -15. If the Recipient has not received permission from DFS to use an alternate form, and if the Recipient submits a request for reimbursement without including the applicable DFS forms listed above, then the Division shall not provide any reimbursement for that travel. 32