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 […]
648.26 – Department of Financial Services; Administration.
648.26 Department of Financial Services; administration.— (1) The department shall administer the provisions of this chapter as provided in this chapter. (a) The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring powers or duties upon it. (b) The department may employ and discharge such employees, examiners, counsel, […]
648.27 – Licenses and Appointments; General.
648.27 Licenses and appointments; general.— (1) A license may not be issued except in compliance with this chapter, and may not be issued except to an individual. A firm, partnership, association, or corporation, as such, may not be licensed. (2) For the protection of the people of this state, the department may not issue, renew, or permit to […]
648.279 – Scope of License.
648.279 Scope of license.—The issuance of a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall confer upon the holder the right to perform all duties and powers as authorized or conferred by the laws of this state. History.—s. 5, ch. 96-372.
642.0475 – Civil Remedy.
642.0475 Civil remedy.— (1) Any person damaged by a violation of the provisions of this chapter may bring a civil action against a person violating such provisions in the circuit court of the county in which the alleged violator resides, or has his or her principal place of business, or in the county wherein the alleged violation […]
642.048 – Prohibited Sales.
642.048 Prohibited sales.—No insurer of prepaid legal services and no legal expense insurance corporation shall market on the premises of any establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages any insurance policy or contract which makes provision for legal services or indemnifies for the cost of legal services in connection with any traffic or boating criminal offense involving […]
642.049 – Construction.
642.049 Construction.—Nothing contained in ss. 642.011-642.049 shall be construed to regulate the practice of law or limit the powers or authority of the Supreme Court of Florida in the regulation of the conduct of attorneys. History.—s. 1, ch. 79-103; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 20, 21, ch. 83-278; ss. 6, 7, ch. 93-147.
642.0301 – Filing, License, Statement, and Miscellaneous Fees.
642.0301 Filing, license, statement, and miscellaneous fees.— (1) Every legal expense insurance corporation must pay to the office the following fees: (a) Certificate of authority of legal expense insurance corporation. Filing application for original certificate of authority, including all accompanying documents, filing fee……….$250 (b) Annual license fee for legal expense insurance corporations……….$300 (c) Statements of legal expense insurance corporation: 1. Annual […]
647.01 – Purpose and Scope.
647.01 Purpose and scope.— (1) The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public welfare by creating a comprehensive legal framework within which travel insurance may be sold in this state. (2) This chapter applies to: (a) Travel insurance that covers any resident of this state and that is sold, solicited, negotiated, or offered in this state. (b) Policies […]