520.993 – Definitions.

520.993 Definitions.—The definitions contained within ss. 520.02, 520.31, and 520.61 apply to this part. History.—ss. 34, 36, ch. 90-103; s. 4, ch. 91-429.

520.994 – Powers of office.

520.994 Powers of office.— (1) The office may issue and serve subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, papers, books, records, and other evidence before it in any matter pertaining to this chapter. The office may administer oaths and affirmations to any person whose testimony is required. If any person refuses to […]

520.995 – Grounds for disciplinary action.

520.995 Grounds for disciplinary action.— (1) The following acts are violations of this chapter and constitute grounds for the disciplinary actions specified in subsection (2): (a) Failure to comply with any provision of this chapter, any rule or order adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any written agreement entered into with the office. (b) Fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, or gross […]

520.996 – Investigations and complaints.

520.996 Investigations and complaints.— (1)(a) The office or its agent may, at intermittent periods, make such investigations and examinations of any licensee or other person as it deems necessary to determine compliance with this chapter. For such purposes, it may examine the books, accounts, records, and other documents or matters of any licensee or other person. It […]

520.9965 – Confidentiality of information relating to investigations and examinations.

520.9965 Confidentiality of information relating to investigations and examinations.— (1)(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, information relative to an investigation or examination by the office pursuant to this chapter, including any consumer complaint received by the office or the Department of Financial Services, is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) until the investigation or examination […]

520.997 – Books, accounts, and records.

520.997 Books, accounts, and records.— (1) Every licensee shall maintain, at the principal place of business, such books, accounts, and records of the business conducted under the license issued for such place of business as will enable the office to determine whether the business of the licensee contemplated by this chapter is being operated in accordance with […]

520.998 – Regulatory Trust Fund.

520.998 Regulatory Trust Fund.—All fees, charges, and fines collected by the office pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Regulatory Trust Fund under the office. History.—ss. 34, 36, ch. 90-103; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 30, ch. 99-155; s. 638, ch. 2003-261.

520.999 – Requirements of licensees.

520.999 Requirements of licensees.— (1) Each licensee under this chapter shall report, on a form prescribed by rule of the commission, any change in the information contained in any initial application form or any amendment to such application not later than 30 days after the change is effective. (2) Each licensee under this chapter shall report any changes […]