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FL Stat § 648.441 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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 until such person has received from the department a license to act as a bail bond agent and is appointed by the insurer. This section does not prohibit an unlicensed employee, under the direct supervision and control of a licensed and appointed bail bond agent, from possessing or executing in the bail bond agency, any forms, except for powers of attorney, bond forms, and collateral receipts, while acting within the scope of his or her employment.(2) Any insurer, licensee, or appointee who furnishes to any bail bond agent or other person not named or appointed by the insurer represented any of the supplies mentioned in subsection (1) and accepts any bail bond business from or writes any bail bond business for such bail bond agent, person, or agency is subject to civil liability to any insured of such insurer or indemnitor to the same extent and in the same manner as if such bail bond agent or other person had been appointed or authorized by the insurer, managing general agent, or bail bond agent to act in its or his or her behalf by the department.(3) Any person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, except that the violator is subject to a fine not to exceed $5,000 in addition to, or in lieu of, any term of imprisonment.History.—ss. 23, 72, ch. 82-175; s. 140, ch. 83-216; ss. 25, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 30, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 31, ch. 96-372; s. 22, ch. 2002-260.
FL Stat § 648.4425 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.4425 - Notice.

648.4425 Notice.—(1) Upon issuing a bond, the bail bond agent shall provide to the principal and, if applicable, to the party rendering collateral or indemnifying the surety an informational notice which shall include:(a) A statement noting with particularity the restrictions, if any, placed on the principal as a condition of the bond;(b) A statement of the bail bond agent’s powers relating to the cancellation of the bond and recommitment of the principal; and(c) The name, address, and telephone number of the department for complaints or inquiries.(2) Any bail bond agent that surrenders or recommits a defendant must provide the defendant with a statement of surrender on a department-prescribed form. The statement must be signed by the agent and must state the reason for surrender. The statement must be attached to the surrender form with a copy provided to the defendant and a copy maintained by the agent in the defendant’s file.(3) The department shall prescribe forms to administer this section.History.—ss. 2, 4, ch. 87-321; ss. 32, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 33, ch. 96-372; s. 20, ch. 2000-370; s. 24, ch. 2002-260.
FL Stat § 648.46 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.46 - Procedure for Disciplinary Action Against Licensees.

648.46 Procedure for disciplinary action against licensees.—(1) The department shall investigate the actions of a licensee when it receives a written complaint containing allegations of fact that, if true, show that a violation of this chapter, or a rule adopted pursuant thereto, has occurred. The department shall also investigate a licensee if the department is made aware that a possible violation of this chapter, or a rule adopted pursuant thereto, has occurred. If the department determines that a violation of this chapter or a violation of a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter has occurred, the department may file a formal complaint against the licensee and prosecute under chapter 120.(2) Any proceeding for the purpose of summary suspension of a license pursuant to s. 120.60(6) shall be conducted by the department, which shall issue the final summary order.(3) The complaint and all information obtained pursuant to the investigation of the department are confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) until such investigation is completed or ceases to be active. For the purpose of this section, an investigation is considered “active” while the investigation is being conducted by the department with a reasonable, good faith belief that it may lead to the filing of administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings. An investigation does not cease to be active if the department is proceeding with reasonable dispatch and there is good faith belief that action may be initiated by the department or other administrative or law enforcement agency.History.—s. 18, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 16, ch. 61-406; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 26, ch. 71-86; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 26, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 28, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 34, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 7, ch. 93-119; s. 35, ch. 96-372; s. 407, ch. 96-406; s. 289, ch. 96-410.Note.—Former s. 903.54.
FL Stat § 648.49 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.49 - Duration of Suspension or Revocation.

648.49 Duration of suspension or revocation.—(1) The department shall, in its order suspending a license or appointment or in its order suspending the eligibility of a person to hold or apply for a license or appointment, specify the period during which the suspension is to be in effect, but such period may not exceed 2 years. The license, appointment, or eligibility to hold or apply for a license or appointment remains suspended during the period so specified, subject, however, to any rescission or modification of the order by the department, or modification or reversal thereof by the court, before the expiration of the suspension period. A license or appointment that has been suspended may not be reinstated, nor shall the eligibility to hold such license or appointment be reinstated, except upon the filing and approval of an application for such reinstatement, but the department may not approve an application for such reinstatement if it finds that the circumstances for which the license or appointment was suspended still exist or are likely to recur. In each case involving suspension, the department has the discretion to require the former licensee to successfully complete a basic certification course in the criminal justice system, consisting of not less than 80 hours approved by the department.(2) Any individual who is licensed under any license which has been revoked or who has had his or her eligibility to hold a license revoked by the department may not apply for another license under this chapter.(3) During the period of suspension or revocation of the license and until the license is reinstated or a new license is issued, the former licensee may not engage in or attempt to profess to engage in any transaction or business for which a license or appointment is required under this chapter. A person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(4) Upon the termination for cause, surrender, suspension pursuant to s. 648.45(2), or revocation of a bail bond agent’s license, the appointing insurer or managing general agent shall immediately designate a licensed and appointed bail bond agent to administer all bail bonds previously written by the licensee.History.—s. 19, ch. 61-406; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 27, ch. 71-86; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 28, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 30, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 3, ch. 86-151; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 36, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 37, ch. 96-372; s. 34, ch. 2014-123; s. 33, ch. 2019-140.Note.—Former s. 903.543.
FL Stat § 648.50 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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 licenses or appointments and the eligibility to hold any other such licenses or appointments which may be held by the licensee under the Florida Insurance Code.(2) In case of the suspension or revocation of the license or appointment, or the eligibility to hold a license or appointment, of any bail bond agent, the license, appointment, or eligibility of any and all bail bond agents who are members of a bail bond agency, whether incorporated or unincorporated, and any and all temporary bail bond agents employed by such bail bond agency, who knowingly are parties to the act which formed the ground for the suspension or revocation may likewise be suspended or revoked.(3) No person whose license as a bail bond agent or temporary bail bond agent has been revoked or suspended shall be employed by any bail bond agent, have any ownership interest in any business involving bail bonds, or have any financial interest of any type in any bail bond business during the period of revocation or suspension.History.—s. 20, ch. 61-406; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 28, ch. 71-86; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 29, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 37, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 38, ch. 96-372; s. 80, ch. 2003-267; s. 71, ch. 2003-281; s. 126, ch. 2005-2; s. 31, ch. 2005-257.Note.—Former s. 903.544.
FL Stat § 648.51 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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 shall not be deemed to require the surrender to the department of any license unless such surrender has been requested by the department.History.—s. 21, ch. 61-406; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 32, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 38, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 39, ch. 96-372.Note.—Former s. 903.545.
FL Stat § 648.52 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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, revocation, or refusal, and except on a second offense, impose upon the licensee an administrative penalty in an amount up to $5,000 or, if the department has found willful misconduct or willful violation on the part of the licensee, $20,000. The administrative penalty may, in the discretion of the department, be increased by an amount equal to any commissions or other pecuniary benefits received by or accruing to the credit of the licensee in connection with any transaction related to the grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal.(2) The department may allow the licensee a reasonable period, not to exceed 30 days, within which to pay to the department the amount of the penalty so imposed. If the licensee fails to pay the penalty in its entirety to the department within the period so allowed, the licenses or appointments of the licensee shall stand suspended, revoked, or renewal or continuation refused, as the case may be, upon expiration of such period.History.—s. 22, ch. 61-406; s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 30, ch. 65-269; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 31, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 33, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 39, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 26, ch. 2002-260.Note.—Former s. 903.546.
FL Stat § 648.525 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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 ordered for each act of improper solicitation which assessment shall be payable within 30 days after the date of the final order.(3) The civil assessment is a civil remedy for conduct that harms the consuming public and that is considered an unfair method of competition, and is not a penalty or administrative fine. Remedies under this section are in addition to any other remedies available at law.History.—s. 27, ch. 2002-260.
FL Stat § 648.53 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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, revocation, or refusal or in connection with any administrative monetary penalty imposed under s. 648.52, place the offending licensee on probation for a period, not to exceed 2 years, as specified by the department in its order.(2) As a condition to such probation or in connection therewith, the department may specify in its order reasonable terms and conditions to be fulfilled by the probationer during the probation period. If during the probation period the department has good cause to believe that the probationer has violated such terms and conditions or any of them, it shall forthwith suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew or continue the license or appointment of the probationer, as upon the original causes referred to in subsection (1).History.—s. 23, ch. 61-406; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 32, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 34, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 40, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429.Note.—Former s. 903.547.
FL Stat § 648.55 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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 thereof shall be so licensed and appointed. It is the responsibility of each insurer to require that each bail bond agent in an agency is appointed to represent that particular insurer.History.—s. 20, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 4, ch. 57-63; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 41, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 40, ch. 96-372.Note.—Former s. 903.56.
FL Stat § 648.57 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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, 1955; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 667, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 42, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429.Note.—Former s. 903.58.
FL Stat § 648.571 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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 the written request for discharge must be given to the indemnitor or the person making the request for the collateral, and a copy must be maintained in the agent’s file. If a discharge is provided to the surety or the surety’s agent pursuant to chapter 903, the collateral shall be returned to the indemnitor within 21 days after the discharge is provided.(2) Upon demand, following the written request for discharge and upon diligent inquiry by the surety or surety’s agent to determine whether the bond has been discharged, the failure of the court to provide a written discharge to the surety or surety’s agent pursuant to chapter 903 within 7 days automatically cancels the bond, and the collateral shall be returned to the indemnitor within 21 days after the written request for discharge.(3)(a) Fees or charges other than those provided in this chapter or by rule of the department or commission may not be deducted from the collateral due.(b)1. The bail bond agent may charge the credit card fee imposed in connection with the use of the credit card for payment of collateral if the fee is clearly shown on the collateral receipt and is acknowledged by the person tendering the credit card.2. The prevailing schedule of credit card fees must be conspicuously posted in the lobby of the bail bond agency, and a copy must be provided to the person tendering the credit card.(c) Allowable expenses incurred in apprehending a defendant because of a bond forfeiture or judgment under s. 903.29 may be deducted if such expenses are accounted for. The failure to return collateral under these terms is punishable as follows:1. If the collateral is of a value less than $100, as provided in s. 775.082(4)(a).2. If the collateral is of a value of $100 or more, as provided in s. 775.082(3)(e).3. If the collateral is of a value of $1,500 or more, as provided in s. 775.082(3)(d).4. If the collateral is of a value of $10,000 or more, as provided in s. 775.082(3)(b).(4) In addition to the criminal penalties and any other penalties provided in this chapter, the department shall impose against any person violating this section an administrative fine of five times the dollar amount of the collateral.History.—ss. 36, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 43, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 41, ch. 96-372; s. 28, ch. 2002-260; s. 1660, ch. 2003-261; s. 7, ch. 2014-220.
FL Stat § 648.58 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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, and may apply for such temporary and permanent orders as the department deems necessary to restrain such person from committing such violation.History.—ss. 44, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 502, ch. 97-102.
FL Stat § 650.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 650 - Social Security for Public Employees|650.01 - Declaration of Policy.

650.01 Declaration of policy.—In order to extend to employees of the state and its political subdivisions and to the dependents and survivors of such employees the basic protection accorded to others by the Old-age and Survivors Insurance System embodied in the Social Security Act, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislature, subject to the limitations of this chapter, that such steps as are necessary be taken to provide such protection to employees of the state and its political subdivisions on as broad a basis as is permitted under the Social Security Act. It is also the policy of the Legislature that the protection afforded employees in positions covered by a retirement system on the date an agreement under this act is made applicable to service performed in such positions, or receiving periodic benefits under such retirement system at such time, will not be impaired as a result of making the agreement so applicable or as a result of legislative enactment in anticipation thereof.History.—s. 1, ch. 26841, 1951; s. 2, ch. 29824, 1955.
FL Stat § 650.04 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 650 - Social Security for Public Employees|650.04 - Contributions by State Employees.

650.04 Contributions by state employees.—(1) Every employee of the state whose services are covered by an agreement entered into under s. 650.03 shall be required to pay for the period of such coverage contributions, with respect to wages as defined in s. 650.02, equal to the amount of the employee tax which would be imposed by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act if such services constituted employment within the meaning of that act. Such liability shall arise in consideration of the employee’s retention in the service of the state, or the employee’s entry upon such service, after the enactment of this chapter.(2) The contribution imposed by this section shall be collected by deducting the amount of the contribution from wages as and when paid, but failure to make such deduction shall not relieve the employee from liability for such contribution. Effective January 1987, such contributions shall be submitted to the Internal Revenue Service as directed by the Social Security Administration.(3) If more or less than the correct amount of the contribution imposed by this section is paid or deducted with respect to any remuneration, proper adjustments, or refund if adjustment is impracticable, shall be made, without interest, in such manner and at such times as the state agency shall prescribe.History.—s. 4, ch. 26841, 1951; s. 10, ch. 29824, 1955; s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 505, ch. 97-102; s. 34, ch. 2004-234.
FL Stat § 650.07 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 650 - Social Security for Public Employees|650.07 - Rules and Regulations.

650.07 Rules and regulations.—The state agency shall make and publish such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, as it finds necessary or appropriate to the efficient administration of the functions with which it is charged under this chapter.History.—s. 7, ch. 26841, 1951.
FL Stat § 650.09 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 650 - Social Security for Public Employees|650.09 - Liberal Construction.

650.09 Liberal construction.—The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed in order to effectively carry out the purposes of the chapter as set forth in the declaration of public policy.History.—s. 9, ch. 26841, 1951.