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FL Stat § 624.127 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.127 - Certain political subdivisions offering prepaid ambulance service plans; exemption from code.

624.127 Certain political subdivisions offering prepaid ambulance service plans; exemption from code.—A political subdivision of this state which, on October 1, 1991, was operating an emergency medical services system established by special act and offers a prepaid ambulance service plan as part of its emergency medical services system shall, with respect to the prepaid ambulance services plan, be exempt from the provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.History.—s. 35, ch. 92-78.
FL Stat § 624.1275 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.1275 - Insurance agents; prohibited exclusion from public bidding and negotiations.

624.1275 Insurance agents; prohibited exclusion from public bidding and negotiations.—A licensed insurance agent shall not be prohibited or excluded from competing or negotiating for any insurance product or plan purchased, provided, or endorsed by a state agency or any political subdivision of this state on the basis of the compensation, contractual or employment arrangement granted to the agent by an employer, insurer, or licensed agency. The term “political subdivision” has the same meaning set forth in s. 1.01.History.—s. 33, ch. 2005-257.
FL Stat § 624.128 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.128 - Crime victims exemption.

624.128 Crime victims exemption.—Any other provision of the Florida Statutes to the contrary notwithstanding, the deductible or copayment provision of any insurance policy shall not be applicable to a person determined eligible pursuant to the Florida Crimes Compensation Act, excluding s. 960.28.History.—s. 17, ch. 94-342.
FL Stat § 624.129 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.129 - Certain location and recovery services; exemption from code.

624.129 Certain location and recovery services; exemption from code.—(1) Any person may, in exchange for fees, dues, charges, or other consideration, not exceeding $300 annually (adjusted for increases in the Consumer Price Index after 1994) for each covered individual, provide services involving the registration of natural persons and related services identified in this section concerning the location and recovery of natural persons who are lost, missing, or abducted, without being deemed an insurer and without being subject to the provisions of this code.(2) For purposes of this section, the following shall be considered services related to the registration of natural persons:(a) Obtaining, compiling, storing, and retrieving biographical, statistical, pictorial, and similar information regarding natural persons desiring such services.(b) Providing educational, preventive, or remedial information or assistance relating to the possibility of natural persons being or becoming missing, lost, or abducted.(c) Contacting, assisting, or obtaining assistance from law enforcement officials, organizations concerned with missing persons, or the media regarding the search for and location and recovery of a natural person reported missing.(d) Providing or arranging to provide investigative, psychological, or social services and assistance in connection with the search for and location and recovery of a natural person reported missing.(e) In the discretion of the provider and as part of its investigative or search methods, offering a reward (but not a ransom) for information leading to the location or recovery of a natural person who is lost, missing, or abducted.(3) The written agreement or enrollment form used by the provider of such services for subscribers in this state shall contain a conspicuous legend to the effect that the services are not regulated by either the department or the office as insurance.(4) Any person soliciting, offering, providing, entering into, issuing, or delivering an agreement for services under this section, without being deemed an insurer and without being subject to this code pursuant to subsection (1), shall, as to any such agreement, be subject to the provisions of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, part II of chapter 501.History.—s. 2, ch. 95-335; s. 756, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 624.13 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.13 - Particular provisions prevail.

624.13 Particular provisions prevail.—Provisions of this code relative to a particular kind of insurance or a particular type of insurer or to a particular matter shall prevail over provisions relating to insurance in general or insurers in general or to such matter in general.History.—s. 13, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 15, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 624.15 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.15 - General penalty.

624.15 General penalty.—(1) Each willful violation of this code or rule of the department, office, or commission as to which a greater penalty is not provided by another provision of this code or rule of the department, office, or commission or by other applicable laws of this state is a misdemeanor of the second degree and is, in addition to any prescribed applicable denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate of authority, license, or permit, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Each instance of such violation shall be considered a separate offense.(2) Each willful violation of an emergency rule or order of the department, office, or commission by a person who is not licensed, authorized, or eligible to engage in business in accordance with the Florida Insurance Code is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Each instance of such violation is a separate offense. This subsection does not apply to licensees or affiliated parties of licensees.History.—s. 15, ch. 59-205; s. 641, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 15, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 153, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 7, ch. 2006-305.
FL Stat § 624.19 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.19 - Existing forms and filings.

624.19 Existing forms and filings.—Every form of insurance document and every rate or other filing lawfully in use immediately prior to October 1, 1959, may continue to be so used or be effective until the commission or office otherwise prescribes pursuant to this code.History.—s. 811, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 15, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 758, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 624.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.21 - Prospective operation of amendments to code.

624.21 Prospective operation of amendments to code.—Each amendment to this code shall be construed to operate prospectively, unless a contrary legislative intent is specified.History.—s. 4, ch. 82-386; s. 1, ch. 86-286; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 624.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.23 - Public records exemption.

624.23 Public records exemption.—(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Consumer” means:1. A prospective purchaser, purchaser, or beneficiary of, or applicant for, any product or service regulated under the Florida Insurance Code, and a family member or dependent of a consumer.2. An employee seeking assistance from the Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office under s. 440.191.(b) “Personal financial and health information” means:1. A consumer’s personal health condition, disease, or injury;2. A history of a consumer’s personal medical diagnosis or treatment;3. The existence, nature, source, or amount of a consumer’s personal income or expenses;4. Records of or relating to a consumer’s personal financial transactions of any kind;5. The existence, identification, nature, or value of a consumer’s assets, liabilities, or net worth;6. The existence or content of, or any individual coverage or status under a consumer’s beneficial interest in, any insurance policy or annuity contract; or7. The existence, identification, nature, or value of a consumer’s interest in any insurance policy, annuity contract, or trust.(2) Personal financial and health information held by the department or office relating to a consumer’s complaint or inquiry regarding a matter or activity regulated under the Florida Insurance Code or s. 440.191 are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. This exemption applies to personal financial and health information held by the department or office before, on, or after the effective date of this exemption.(3) Such confidential and exempt information may be disclosed to:(a) Another governmental entity, if disclosure is necessary for the receiving entity to perform its duties and responsibilities.(b) The National Association of Insurance Commissioners.(c) The consumer or the consumer’s legally authorized representative.History.—s. 1, ch. 2002-175; s. 89, ch. 2003-1; s. 1097, ch. 2003-261; s. 1, ch. 2007-70; s. 1, ch. 2012-225.Note.—Former s. 627.3111.
FL Stat § 624.231 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.231 - Disclosure and fees for production of records.

624.231 Disclosure and fees for production of records.—If the department or office determines that any portion of a record that is requested by a person is exempt pursuant to chapter 119, the insurance code, or chapter 641, the department or office shall disclose to the person in writing that the requested record will be provided in a redacted format and that there will be additional fees charged for staff time associated with researching and redacting the exempt portion of the record. Before the department or office provides the record, the person must affirm his or her request to receive the record.History.—s. 4, ch. 2009-70.
FL Stat § 624.24 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.24 - Prohibition against requiring the purchase of health insurance; exceptions.

624.24 Prohibition against requiring the purchase of health insurance; exceptions.—(1) A person may not be compelled to purchase health insurance, except as a condition of:(a) Public employment;(b) Voluntary participation in a state or local benefit;(c) Operating a dangerous instrumentality;(d) Undertaking an occupation having a risk of occupational injury or illness;(e) An order of child support; or(f) Activity between private persons.(2) This section does not prohibit the collection of debts lawfully incurred for health insurance.History.—s. 1, ch. 2011-126.
FL Stat § 624.25 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.25 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

624.25 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.—A provision of the Florida Insurance Code, or rule adopted pursuant to the code, applies unless such provision or rule prevents the application of a provision of PPACA. As used in this section, the term “PPACA” has the same meaning as provided in s. 627.402.History.—s. 1, ch. 2013-101.
FL Stat § 624.26 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)|624.26 - Collaborative arrangement with the Department of Health and Human Services.

624.26 Collaborative arrangement with the Department of Health and Human Services.—(1) As used in this section, the term “PPACA” has the same meaning as provided in s. 627.402.(2) When reviewing forms filed by health insurers or health maintenance organizations pursuant to s. 627.410 or s. 641.31(3) for compliance with state law, the office may also review such forms for compliance with PPACA. If the office determines that a form does not comply with PPACA, the office shall inform the insurer or organization of the reason for noncompliance. If the office determines that a form ultimately used by an insurer or organization does not comply with PPACA, the office may report such potential violation to the federal Department of Health and Human Services. The review of forms by the office under this subsection does not include review of the rates, rating practices, or the relationship of benefits to the rates.(3) When performing market conduct examinations or investigations of health insurers or health maintenance organizations as authorized under s. 624.307, s. 624.3161, or s. 641.3905 for compliance with state law, the office may include compliance with PPACA within the scope of such examination or investigation. If the office determines that an insurer’s or organization’s operations do not comply with PPACA, the office shall inform the insurer or organization of the reason for such determination. If the insurer or organization does not take action to comply with PPACA, the office may report such potential violation to the federal Department of Health and Human Resources.(4) The department’s Division of Consumer Services may respond to complaints by consumers relating to a requirement of PPACA and report apparent or potential violations to the office and to the federal Department of Health and Human Services.(5) A determination made by the office or department pursuant to this section regarding compliance with PPACA does not constitute a determination that affects the substantial interests of any party for purposes of chapter 120.History.—s. 2, ch. 2013-101; s. 4, ch. 2016-165.
FL Stat § 624.302 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part II - Department of Financial Services (Ss. 624.302-624.36)|624.302 - Offices.

624.302 Offices.—The department shall establish and maintain offices at the State Capitol in Tallahassee, and in such other places throughout the state as it designates. The Office of Insurance Regulation shall establish and maintain offices in Tallahassee and in such other places throughout the state as it designates.History.—s. 17, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 37, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 759, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 624.303 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part II - Department of Financial Services (Ss. 624.302-624.36)|624.303 - Seal; certified copies as evidence.

624.303 Seal; certified copies as evidence.—(1) The department, commission, and office shall each have an official seal by which its respective proceedings are authenticated.(2) All certificates executed by the department or office, other than licenses of agents, or adjusters or similar licenses or permits, shall bear its respective seal.(3) Any written instrument purporting to be a copy of any action, proceeding, or finding of fact by the department, commission, or office or any record of the department, commission, or office or copy of any document on file in its office when authenticated under hand of the respective agency head or his or her designee by the seal shall be accepted by all the courts of this state as prima facie evidence of its contents.History.—s. 18, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 16, 37, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 70, ch. 2003-1; s. 760, ch. 2003-261; s. 12, ch. 2003-267; s. 5, ch. 2003-281.
FL Stat § 624.308 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part II - Department of Financial Services (Ss. 624.302-624.36)|624.308 - Rules.

624.308 Rules.—(1) The department and the commission may each adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement provisions of law conferring duties upon the department or the commission, respectively.(2) In addition to any other penalty provided, willful violation of any such rule shall subject the violator to such suspension or revocation of certificate of authority or license as may be applicable under this code as for violation of the provision as to which such rule relates.History.—s. 23, ch. 59-205; ss. 10, 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 21, 37, 809(1st), 811, ch. 82-243; ss. 185, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 201, ch. 98-200; s. 762, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 624.3102 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part II - Department of Financial Services (Ss. 624.302-624.36)|624.3102 - Immunity from civil liability for providing department, commission, or office with information about condition of insurer.

624.3102 Immunity from civil liability for providing department, commission, or office with information about condition of insurer.—A person, other than a person filing a required report or other required information, who provides the department, commission, or office with information about the financial condition of an insurer is immune from civil liability arising out of the provision of the information unless the person acted with knowledge that the information was false or with reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the information.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-410; s. 764, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 624.311 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part II - Department of Financial Services (Ss. 624.302-624.36)|624.311 - Records; reproductions; destruction.

624.311 Records; reproductions; destruction.—(1) Except as provided in this section, the department, commission, and office shall each preserve in permanent form records of its proceedings, hearings, investigations, and examinations and shall file such records in its office.(2) The records of insurance claim negotiations of any state agency or political subdivision are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) until termination of all litigation and settlement of all claims arising out of the same incident.(3) The department, commission, and office may each photograph, microphotograph, or reproduce on film, or maintain in an electronic recordkeeping system, all financial records, financial statements of domestic insurers, reports of business transacted in this state by foreign insurers and alien insurers, reports of examination of domestic insurers, and such other records and documents on file in its office as it may in its discretion select.(4) To facilitate the efficient use of floor space and filing equipment in its offices, the department, commission, and office may each destroy the following records and documents pursuant to chapter 257:(a) General closed correspondence files over 3 years old;(b) Agent, adjuster, and similar license files, including license files of the Division of State Fire Marshal, over 2 years old; except that the department or office shall preserve by reproduction or otherwise a copy of the original records upon the basis of which each such licensee qualified for her or his initial license, except a competency examination, and of any disciplinary proceeding affecting the licensee;(c) All agent, adjuster, and similar license files and records, including original license qualification records and records of disciplinary proceedings 5 years after a licensee has ceased to be qualified for a license;(d) Insurer certificate of authority files over 2 years old, except that the office shall preserve by reproduction or otherwise a copy of the initial certificate of authority of each insurer;(e) All documents and records which have been photographed or otherwise reproduced as provided in subsection (3), if such reproductions have been filed and an audit of the department or office has been completed for the period embracing the dates of such documents and records; and(f) All other records, documents, and files not expressly provided for in paragraphs (a)-(e).History.—s. 26, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 1, ch. 79-52; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 37, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 41, ch. 83-215; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 2, ch. 93-78; s. 10, ch. 95-211; s. 364, ch. 96-406; s. 1720, ch. 97-102; s. 44, ch. 2002-206; s. 765, ch. 2003-261; s. 22, ch. 2004-335.
FL Stat § 624.312 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions|Part II - Department of Financial Services (Ss. 624.302-624.36)|624.312 - Reproductions and certified copies of records as evidence.

624.312 Reproductions and certified copies of records as evidence.—(1) Photographs or microphotographs in the form of film or prints, or other reproductions from an electronic recordkeeping system, of documents and records made under s. 624.311(3), or made under former s. 624.311(3) before October 1, 1982, shall have the same force and effect as the originals thereof and shall be treated as originals for the purpose of their admissibility in evidence. Duly certified or authenticated reproductions of such photographs, microphotographs, or other reproductions from an electronic recordkeeping system shall be as admissible in evidence as the originals.(2) Upon the request of any person and payment of the applicable fee, the department, commission, or office shall give a certified copy of any record in its office which is then subject to public inspection.(3) Copies of original records or documents in its office certified by the department, commission, or office shall be received in evidence in all courts as if they were originals.History.—s. 27, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 37, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 42, ch. 83-215; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 93-78; s. 766, ch. 2003-261; s. 23, ch. 2004-335.