647.05 – Sales Practices.
647.05 Sales practices.— (1)(a) All documents provided to a consumer before the purchase of travel insurance, including, but not limited to, sales materials, advertising materials, and marketing materials, must be consistent with the travel insurance policy, including, but not limited to, forms, endorsements, policies, rate filings, and certificates of insurance. (b) For travel insurance policies or certificates that […]
648.34 – Bail Bond Agents; Qualifications.
648.34 Bail bond agents; qualifications.— (1) An application for licensure as a bail bond agent must be submitted on forms prescribed by the department. The application must include the applicant’s full name; date of birth; social security number; residence, business, and mailing addresses; contact telephone numbers, including a business telephone number; and e-mail address. (2) To qualify as […]
647.06 – Travel Administrators.
647.06 Travel administrators.— (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Florida Insurance Code, a person may not act or represent himself or herself as a travel administrator in this state unless the person: (a) Is a licensed and appointed property and casualty insurance producer in this state for activities authorized under that producer license; (b) Is a licensed insurance […]
648.35 – Professional Bail Bond Agent; Qualifications.
648.35 Professional bail bond agent; qualifications.—In addition to the qualifications prescribed in s. 648.34, to qualify as a professional bail bond agent an applicant shall: (1) File with his or her application for licensure and with each application for renewal or continuation of his or her appointment a detailed financial statement under oath; and (2) File with his […]
647.07 – Travel Insurance Policy.
647.07 Travel insurance policy.— (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Florida Insurance Code, travel insurance shall be classified and filed for purposes of rates and forms under the inland marine line of insurance; however, travel insurance that provides coverage for sickness, accident, disability, or death occurring during travel, either exclusively or in conjunction with related coverages […]
648.355 – Temporary Limited License as Limited Surety Agent or Professional Bail Bond Agent; Pending Examination.
648.355 Temporary limited license as limited surety agent or professional bail bond agent; pending examination.— (1) The department may, in its discretion, issue a temporary license as a limited surety agent or professional bail bond agent, subject to the following conditions: (a) The applicant is a natural person at least 18 years of age and holds a high […]
647.08 – Rulemaking Authority.
647.08 Rulemaking authority.—The department shall adopt rules to administer this chapter. History.—s. 22, ch. 2020-63.
648.36 – Bail Bond Agent’s Records.
648.36 Bail bond agent’s records.—Each licensee must maintain in his or her office such records of bail bonds executed or countersigned by him or her to enable the department to obtain all necessary information concerning such bail bonds for at least 3 years after the liability of the surety has been terminated. Such records shall be […]
648.24 – Declaration of Public Policy.
648.24 Declaration of public policy.—It is the public policy of this state and the intent of the Legislature that a bond for which fees or premiums are charged must be executed by a bail bond agent licensed pursuant to this chapter in connection with the pretrial or appellate release of a criminal defendant and shall be […]
648.25 – Definitions.
648.25 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Bail bond agency” means: (a) The building where a licensee maintains an office and where all records required by ss. 648.34 and 648.36 are maintained; or (b) An entity that: 1. Charges a fee or premium to release an accused defendant or detainee from jail; or 2. Engages in or employs others […]