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 […]
648.421 – Notice of Change of Address or Telephone Number.
648.421 Notice of change of address or telephone number.—Each licensee under this chapter shall notify in writing the department, insurer, managing general agent, and the clerk of each court in which the licensee is registered within 10 working days after a change in the licensee’s principal business address or telephone number. The licensee shall also notify […]
648.43 – Power of Attorney; Approval by Office; Filing of Copies; Notification of Transfer Bond.
648.43 Power of attorney; approval by office; filing of copies; notification of transfer bond.— (1) Every insurer engaged in the writing of bail bonds through bail bond agents in this state shall submit to the office for prior approval a sample power of attorney, which shall be the only form of power of attorney the insurer issues […]
648.365 – Statistical Reporting Requirements; Penalty for Failure to Comply.
648.365 Statistical reporting requirements; penalty for failure to comply.— (1) Each insurer and each bail bond agent who writes bail bonds in this state, shall maintain and transmit the following information, based on their Florida bail bond business, to the department or office when requested and shall report the information separately for each company represented but only […]
648.44 – Prohibitions; Penalty.
648.44 Prohibitions; penalty.— (1) A bail bond agent or temporary bail bond agent may not: (a) Suggest or advise the employment of, or name for employment, any particular attorney to represent his or her principal. (b) Directly or indirectly solicit business in or on the property or grounds of a jail, prison, or other place where prisoners are confined […]
648.38 – Licensure Examination for Bail Bond Agents; Time; Place; Fees; Scope.
648.38 Licensure examination for bail bond agents; time; place; fees; scope.— (1) Upon approval by the department of a licensure application, the applicant for licensure as a bail bond agent shall appear in person to take a written examination prepared by the department, or by a person designated by the department for that purpose, testing the applicant’s […]
648.441 – Furnishing Supplies to Unlicensed Bail Bond Agent Prohibited; Civil Liability and Penalty.
648.441 Furnishing supplies to unlicensed bail bond agent prohibited; civil liability and penalty.— (1) An insurer, managing general agent, bail bond agent, or temporary bail bond agent appointed under this chapter may not furnish to any person any blank forms, applications, stationery, business card, or other supplies to be used in soliciting, negotiating, or effecting bail bonds […]
648.381 – Reexamination.
648.381 Reexamination.—Any applicant for licensure who has taken an examination and failed to make a passing grade, has failed to appear for the examination, or has failed to take or complete the examination at the time and place specified in the notice of the department may take additional examinations upon the filing of an application for […]