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FL Stat § 663.530 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Banks and Banking|Chapter 663 - International Banking|Part IV - Qualified Limited Service Affiliates of International Trust Entities (Ss. 663.530-663.540)|663.530 - Definitions.

663.530 Definitions.—(1) As used in ss. 663.531-663.539, the term:(a) “Foreign country” means a country other than the United States and includes any colony, dependency, or possession of such country notwithstanding any definitions in chapter 658, and any territory of the United States, including Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.(b) “Home-country regulator” means the supervisory authority or equivalent or other similarly sanctioned body, organization, governmental entity, or recognized authority, which has similar responsibilities in a foreign country in which and by whom an international trust entity is licensed, chartered, or has similar authorization to organize and operate.(c) “International trust entity” means an international trust company or organization, or any similar business entity, or an affiliated or subsidiary entity that is licensed, chartered, or similarly permitted to conduct trust business in a foreign country or countries under the laws where such entity is organized and supervised.(d) “Nonresident” has the same meaning as in s. 663.01.(e) “Professional” means an accountant, attorney, or other financial services and wealth planning professional who is licensed by a governing body or affiliated with a licensed, chartered, or similarly authorized entity.(f) “Qualified limited service affiliate” means a person or entity that is qualified under this part to perform the permissible activities outlined in s. 663.531 related to or for the benefit of an affiliated international trust entity.(2) As used in ss. 663.531-663.539, the terms “affiliate,” “commission,” “executive officer,” “financial institution,” “financial institution-affiliated party,” “financial institutions codes,” “office,” “officer,” “state,” and “subsidiary” have the same meaning as provided in s. 655.005.History.—s. 39, ch. 2017-83.
FL Stat § 663.5325 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Banks and Banking|Chapter 663 - International Banking|Part IV - Qualified Limited Service Affiliates of International Trust Entities (Ss. 663.530-663.540)|663.5325 - Civil action subpoena enforcement.

663.5325 Civil action subpoena enforcement.—(1) Notwithstanding s. 655.059, a qualified limited service affiliate established under this chapter is not required to produce a book or record pertaining to a customer of an affiliated international trust entity that is located outside the United States or its territories in response to a subpoena if the book or record is maintained outside the United States or its territories and is not in the possession, custody, or control of the qualified limited service affiliate.(2) This section applies only to a subpoena issued pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, or other similar law or rule of civil procedure in another state or territory of the United States. This section does not apply to a subpoena issued by or on behalf of a federal, state, or local government law enforcement agency, administrative or regulatory agency, legislative body, or grand jury and does not limit the power of the office to access all books and records in the exercise of the office’s regulatory and supervisory powers under the financial institutions codes.History.—s. 43, ch. 2017-83.
FL Stat § 663.533 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Banks and Banking|Chapter 663 - International Banking|Part IV - Qualified Limited Service Affiliates of International Trust Entities (Ss. 663.530-663.540)|663.533 - Applicability of the financial institutions codes.

663.533 Applicability of the financial institutions codes.—A qualified limited service affiliate is subject to the financial institutions codes. Without limiting the foregoing, the following provisions are applicable to a qualified limited service affiliate:(1) Section 655.012, relating to general supervisory powers of the office.(2) Section 655.031, relating to administrative enforcement guidelines.(3) Section 655.032, relating to investigations, subpoenas, hearings, and witnesses.(4) Section 655.0321, relating to restricted access to certain hearings, proceedings, and related documents.(5) Section 655.033, relating to cease and desist orders.(6) Section 655.034, relating to injunctions.(7) Section 655.037, relating to removal of a financial institution-affiliated party by the office.(8) Section 655.041, relating to administrative fines and enforcement.(9) Section 655.057, relating to restrictions on access to public records.(10) Section 655.059, relating to access to books and records.(11) Section 655.0591, relating to trade secret documents.(12) Section 655.91, relating to records of institutions and copies thereof; retention and destruction.(13) Section 655.968, relating to financial institutions; transactions relating to Iran or terrorism.This section does not prohibit the office from investigating or examining an entity to ensure that it is not in violation of this chapter or applicable provisions of the financial institutions codes.History.—s. 44, ch. 2017-83.
FL Stat § 663.534 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Banks and Banking|Chapter 663 - International Banking|Part IV - Qualified Limited Service Affiliates of International Trust Entities (Ss. 663.530-663.540)|663.534 - Events that require notice to be provided to the office.

663.534 Events that require notice to be provided to the office.—A qualified limited service affiliate must report to the office, within 15 days of its knowledge of the occurrence, any changes to the information previously relied upon by the office when qualifying or renewing a qualification under this part.History.—s. 45, ch. 2017-83.
FL Stat § 663.535 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Banks and Banking|Chapter 663 - International Banking|Part IV - Qualified Limited Service Affiliates of International Trust Entities (Ss. 663.530-663.540)|663.535 - Notice to customers.

663.535 Notice to customers.—All marketing documents and advertisements and any display at the location of the qualified limited service affiliate or at any trade or marketing event must contain the following statement in a contrasting color in at least 10-point type: “The Florida Office of Financial Regulation DOES NOT provide safety and soundness oversight of this company, does not provide any opinion as to any affiliated companies or products, and does not provide the oversight of this company’s affiliated international trust entities or the jurisdictions within which they operate. This company may not act as a fiduciary and may not accept the fiduciary appointment, execute or transmit fiduciary documents, take possession of any assets, create a fiduciary relationship, make discretionary decisions regarding the investment or distribution of fiduciary accounts, provide banking services, or promote or sell investments.”History.—s. 46, ch. 2017-83.
FL Stat § 663.536 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Banks and Banking|Chapter 663 - International Banking|Part IV - Qualified Limited Service Affiliates of International Trust Entities (Ss. 663.530-663.540)|663.536 - Recordkeeping requirements for trade, industry, or professional events.

663.536 Recordkeeping requirements for trade, industry, or professional events.—A qualified limited service affiliate who participates in a trade, industry, or professional event pursuant to s. 663.531 must keep a record of its participation in the event. The record must be maintained for at least 2 years following the event and must contain the following information:(1) The date, time, and location of the event;(2) To the extent known or available, a list of participants in the event, including other vendors, presenters, attendees, and targeted attendees;(3) The nature and purpose of the event;(4) The qualified limited service affiliate’s purpose for participating in the event; and(5) Samples of materials or, when samples are unavailable, descriptions of materials provided by the qualified limited service affiliate to attendees and other participants.History.—s. 47, ch. 2017-83.
FL Stat § 663.537 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Banks and Banking|Chapter 663 - International Banking|Part IV - Qualified Limited Service Affiliates of International Trust Entities (Ss. 663.530-663.540)|663.537 - Examination or investigation of a qualified limited service affiliate.

663.537 Examination or investigation of a qualified limited service affiliate.—The office may conduct an examination or investigation of a qualified limited service affiliate at any time that it deems necessary to determine whether the qualified limited service affiliate or financial institution-affiliated party thereof has violated, or is about to violate, any provision of this chapter, any applicable provision of the financial institutions codes, or any rule adopted by the commission pursuant to this chapter or the financial institutions codes. The office shall conduct an examination of each qualified limited service affiliate at least once every 18 months to assess compliance with this part and the financial institutions codes. The office may conduct an examination, before or after qualification, of any person or entity that submits the written notice for qualification pursuant to s. 663.532 to confirm information provided in the written notice and to confirm the activities of the person or entity seeking qualification.History.—s. 48, ch. 2017-83.
FL Stat § 663.538 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Banks and Banking|Chapter 663 - International Banking|Part IV - Qualified Limited Service Affiliates of International Trust Entities (Ss. 663.530-663.540)|663.538 - Suspension, revocation, or voluntary surrender of qualification.

663.538 Suspension, revocation, or voluntary surrender of qualification.—(1) A qualified limited service affiliate that proposes to terminate operations in this state shall surrender its qualification to the office and comply with such procedures as required by rule of the commission.(2) A qualified limited service affiliate that fails to renew its qualification may be subject to a fine and penalty; however, such qualified limited service affiliate may renew its qualification within 30 days after expiration or may surrender the qualification in accordance with procedures prescribed by commission rule.(3) The qualification of a qualified limited service affiliate in this state may be suspended or revoked by the office, with or without examination, upon the office’s determination that the qualified limited service affiliate does not meet all requirements for original or renewal qualification.(4) If a qualified limited service affiliate surrenders its qualification or its qualification is suspended or revoked by the office, all rights and privileges afforded by this part to the qualified limited service affiliate cease.(5) At least 60 days before a proposed date of voluntary termination of a qualification, a qualified limited service affiliate must provide to the office written notice by letter of its intention to surrender its qualification and terminate operations. The notice must include the proposed date of termination and the name of the officer in charge of the termination procedures.(6) The office may conduct an examination of the books and records of a qualified limited service affiliate at any time after receipt of the notice of surrender of qualification to confirm the winding down of operations.(7) Operations of a qualified limited service affiliate are deemed terminated effective upon the later of the expiration of 60 days from the date of the filing of the notice of voluntary surrender or upon the date provided in the notice of voluntary surrender, unless the office provides written notice specifying the grounds for denial of such proposed termination. The office may not deny a request to terminate unless it learns of the existence of any outstanding claim or claims against the qualified limited service affiliate, it finds that the requirements to terminate operations have not been satisfied, or there is an immediate and serious danger to the public health, safety, and welfare if the termination occurred.History.—s. 49, ch. 2017-83.
FL Stat § 663.539 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVIII - Banks and Banking|Chapter 663 - International Banking|Part IV - Qualified Limited Service Affiliates of International Trust Entities (Ss. 663.530-663.540)|663.539 - Biennial qualification renewal.

663.539 Biennial qualification renewal.—A qualification must be renewed every 2 years. A qualification must be renewed by furnishing such information as the commission requires. A complete biennial renewal of qualification must include a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the executive officer or managing member of the qualified limited service affiliate seeking renewal, declaring that the information submitted for the purposes of renewal is true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge, and confirming or providing all of the following:(1) That the qualified limited service affiliate is in compliance with this part.(2) The physical location of the principal place of business of the qualified limited service affiliate.(3) The telephone number of the qualified limited service affiliate.(4) A list of the qualified limited service affiliate’s current directors, executive officers, principal shareholder, managers, managing members, or equivalent positions.(5) Any updates or changes in information which were not previously provided either in the initial qualification or in subsequent qualification renewals or which were not previously disclosed to the office.History.—s. 50, ch. 2017-83.
FL Stat § 668.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part I - Electronic Signatures (Ss. 668.001-668.006)|668.001 - Short title.

668.001 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Electronic Signature Act of 1996.”History.—s. 1, ch. 96-224.Note.—Former s. 282.70.
FL Stat § 668.002 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part I - Electronic Signatures (Ss. 668.001-668.006)|668.002 - Legislative intent.

668.002 Legislative intent.—It is the intent of the Legislature that this act:(1) Facilitate economic development and efficient delivery of government services by means of reliable electronic messages.(2) Enhance public confidence in the use of electronic signatures.(3) Minimize the incidence of forged electronic signatures and fraud in electronic commerce.(4) Foster the development of electronic commerce through the use of electronic signatures to lend authenticity and integrity to writings in any electronic medium.(5) Assure that proper management oversight and accountability are maintained for agency-conducted electronic commerce.History.—s. 2, ch. 96-224.Note.—Former s. 282.71.
FL Stat § 668.003 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part I - Electronic Signatures (Ss. 668.001-668.006)|668.003 - Definitions.

668.003 Definitions.—As used in this act:(1) “Certificate” means a computer-based record which:(a) Identifies the certification authority.(b) Identifies the subscriber.(c) Contains the subscriber’s public key.(d) Is digitally signed by the certification authority.(2) “Certification authority” means a person who issues a certificate.(3) “Digital signature” means a type of electronic signature that transforms a message using an asymmetric cryptosystem such that a person having the initial message and the signer’s public key can accurately determine:(a) Whether the transformation was created using the private key that corresponds to the signer’s public key.(b) Whether the initial message has been altered since the transformation was made.A “key pair” is a private key and its corresponding public key in an asymmetric cryptosystem, under which the public key verifies a digital signature the private key creates. An “asymmetric cryptosystem” is an algorithm or series of algorithms which provide a secure key pair.(4) “Electronic signature” means any letters, characters, or symbols, manifested by electronic or similar means, executed or adopted by a party with an intent to authenticate a writing. A writing is electronically signed if an electronic signature is logically associated with such writing.History.—s. 4, ch. 96-224.Note.—Former s. 282.72.
FL Stat § 668.004 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part I - Electronic Signatures (Ss. 668.001-668.006)|668.004 - Force and effect of electronic signature.

668.004 Force and effect of electronic signature.—Unless otherwise provided by law, an electronic signature may be used to sign a writing and shall have the same force and effect as a written signature.History.—s. 5, ch. 96-224.Note.—Former s. 282.73.
FL Stat § 668.006 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part I - Electronic Signatures (Ss. 668.001-668.006)|668.006 - Control procedures.

668.006 Control procedures.—The head of each agency shall be responsible for adopting and implementing control processes and procedures to ensure adequate integrity, security, confidentiality, and auditability of business transactions conducted using electronic commerce.History.—s. 7, ch. 96-224.Note.—Former s. 282.75.
FL Stat § 668.60 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part III - Electronic Mail Communications (Ss. 668.60-668.610)|668.60 - Short title; application.

668.60 Short title; application.—This part may be known by the popular name of the “Electronic Mail Communications Act.” Except as otherwise provided, this part applies to unsolicited commercial electronic mail.History.—s. 1, ch. 2004-233.
FL Stat § 668.601 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part III - Electronic Mail Communications (Ss. 668.60-668.610)|668.601 - Legislative intent.

668.601 Legislative intent.—This part is intended to promote the integrity of electronic commerce and shall be construed liberally in order to protect the public and legitimate businesses from deceptive and unsolicited commercial electronic mail.History.—s. 1, ch. 2004-233.
FL Stat § 668.603 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part III - Electronic Mail Communications (Ss. 668.60-668.610)|668.603 - Prohibited activity.

668.603 Prohibited activity.—A person may not:(1) Initiate or assist in the transmission of an unsolicited commercial electronic mail message from a computer located in this state or to an electronic mail address that is held by a resident of this state which:(a) Uses a third party’s Internet domain name without permission of the third party;(b) Contains falsified or missing routing information or otherwise misrepresents, falsifies, or obscures any information in identifying the point of origin or the transmission path of the unsolicited commercial electronic mail message;(c) Contains false or misleading information in the subject line; or(d) Contains false or deceptive information in the body of the message which is designed and intended to cause damage to the receiving device of an addressee or of another recipient of the message. However, this section does not apply to electronic mail messages resulting from or created by a computer virus which are sent or retransmitted from a computer or other electronic device without the sender’s knowledge or consent.(2) Distribute software or any other system designed to falsify missing routing information identifying the point of origin or the transmission path of the commercial electronic mail message.History.—s. 1, ch. 2004-233.
FL Stat § 668.604 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part III - Electronic Mail Communications (Ss. 668.60-668.610)|668.604 - Blocking of commercial electronic mail by interactive computer service.

668.604 Blocking of commercial electronic mail by interactive computer service.—This part does not:(1) Require a provider of Internet access service to block, transmit, route, relay, handle, or store certain types of electronic mail messages;(2) Prevent or limit, in any way, a provider of Internet access service from adopting a policy regarding commercial or other electronic mail, including a policy of declining to transmit certain types of electronic mail messages, or from enforcing such policy through technical means, through contract, or pursuant to any remedy available under any other provision of law; or(3) Render lawful any policy or action that is unlawful under any other provision of law.History.—s. 1, ch. 2004-233.
FL Stat § 668.605 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part III - Electronic Mail Communications (Ss. 668.60-668.610)|668.605 - Confidentiality of intelligence or investigation information.

668.605 Confidentiality of intelligence or investigation information.—This part does not contravene the provisions of s. 501.2065, which provide for maintaining the confidential status of certain information.History.—s. 1, ch. 2004-233.
FL Stat § 668.606 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 668 - Electronic Commerce|Part III - Electronic Mail Communications (Ss. 668.60-668.610)|668.606 - Civil remedies; service provider immunity.

668.606 Civil remedies; service provider immunity.—(1) The department may bring an action for damages or for declaratory or injunctive relief or may impose a civil penalty as provided in s. 668.6075. A cause of action, without regard to any other remedy or relief to which a person is entitled, including the right to seek declaratory and injunctive relief against a person who initiates or assists in the transmission of a commercial electronic mail message that violates, has violated, or is otherwise likely to violate s. 668.603, is also available to an interactive computer service, telephone company, or cable provider that handles or retransmits the commercial electronic mail message.(2) This part does not create a cause of action or provide for criminal charges against an interactive computer service, customer premise equipment provider, communications service provider, or cable provider whose equipment is used to transport, handle, or retransmit a commercial electronic mail message that violates s. 668.603.(3) A prevailing plaintiff in an action filed under this part is entitled to:(a) An injunction to enjoin future violations of s. 668.603.(b) Compensatory damages equal to any actual damage proven by the plaintiff to have resulted from the initiation of the unsolicited commercial electronic mail message or liquidated damages of $500 for each unsolicited commercial electronic mail message that violates s. 668.603.(c) The plaintiff’s attorney’s fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred in connection with the action.(4) Any person outside this state who initiates or assists in the transmission of a commercial electronic mail message received in this state which violates s. 668.603 and who knows, or should have known, that the commercial electronic mail message will be received in this state submits to the jurisdiction of this state for purposes of this part.(5) An action under this section must be commenced within 4 years following the date of any activity prohibited by s. 668.603.History.—s. 1, ch. 2004-233; s. 2, ch. 2006-232.