648.50 – Effect of Suspension, Revocation Upon Associated Licenses and Licensees.
648.50 Effect of suspension, revocation upon associated licenses and licensees.— (1) Upon the suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew or continue any license or appointment or the eligibility to hold a license or appointment of a bail bond agent or temporary bail bond agent, the department shall at the same time likewise suspend or revoke all other […]
648.51 – Surrender of License.
648.51 Surrender of license.— (1) Though issued to a licensee, all licenses issued under this chapter are at all times the property of the state, and upon notice of any suspension, revocation, refusal to renew, failure to renew, expiration, or other termination of the license, such license shall no longer be in force and effect. (2) This section […]
648.52 – Administrative Fine.
648.52 Administrative fine.— (1) If, pursuant to the procedure described in s. 648.46, the department finds that one or more causes exist for the suspension of, revocation of, or refusal to renew or continue any license or appointment issued under this chapter, the department may, in its discretion, in lieu of or in addition to such suspension, […]
648.525 – Civil Assessment.
648.525 Civil assessment.— (1) The department may initiate a civil administrative proceeding against a licensee who fails to comply with the solicitation requirements of this chapter. (2) The burden of proof in such proceedings is by a preponderance of the evidence. Upon a finding that a licensee has failed to properly comply, an assessment of $5,000 shall be […]
648.53 – Probation.
648.53 Probation.— (1) If, pursuant to the procedure described in s. 648.46, the department finds that one or more causes exist for a fine, or for the suspension of, revocation of, or refusal to renew or continue any license or appointment issued under this chapter, the department may, in lieu of or in addition to such suspension, […]
648.55 – All Bail Bond Agents of Same Agency; Licensed by Same Companies.
648.55 All bail bond agents of same agency; licensed by same companies.—All bail bond agents who are members of the same agency, partnership, corporation, or association shall be appointed to represent the same companies. If any member of such agency, partnership, corporation, or association is licensed and appointed as a professional bail bond agent, all members […]
648.57 – Penalty.
648.57 Penalty.—Any person or corporation, who is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, unless a more severe criminal penalty is otherwise provided in this chapter with respect to the specific violation. History.—s. 22, ch. 29621, […]
648.571 – Failure to Return Collateral; Penalty.
648.571 Failure to return collateral; penalty.— (1) A bail bond agent who has taken collateral or an insurer or managing general agent who holds collateral as security for a bail bond shall, upon demand, make a written request for a discharge of the bond to be delivered to the surety or the surety’s agent. A copy of […]
648.58 – Injunctive Proceedings.
648.58 Injunctive proceedings.—In addition to the penalties and other enforcement provisions of this chapter, if any person violates this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, the department may initiate a proceeding for injunction in the circuit court of the county where such person resides or has his or her principal place of business, […]
648.45 – Actions Against a Licensee; Suspension or Revocation of Eligibility to Hold a License.
648.45 Actions against a licensee; suspension or revocation of eligibility to hold a license.— (1) The department shall, upon receipt of an information or indictment, immediately temporarily suspend any license or appointment issued under this chapter when the licensee has been charged with a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or a crime punishable by imprisonment […]