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FL Stat § 648.315 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.315 - Number of Applications for Licensure Required.

648.315 Number of applications for licensure required.—After a license as a bail bond agent has been issued to an individual, the same individual is not required to file another application for a similar license unless:(1) Specifically ordered by the department to complete a new application; or(2) A period of 48 months transpires between the time the licensee’s last limited surety agent or professional bail bond agent’s appointment is terminated and the date an application for a similar appointment is received by the department.History.—ss. 57, 67, ch. 88-166; ss. 10, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 9, ch. 96-372; s. 22, ch. 2001-142.
FL Stat § 648.33 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.33 - Bail Bond Rates.

648.33 Bail bond rates.—(1) Bail bond rates are subject to the provisions of part I of chapter 627 of the insurance code.(2) It is unlawful for a bail bond agent to execute a bail bond without charging a premium therefor, and the premium rate may not exceed or be less than the premium rate as filed with and approved by the office.(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.History.—s. 6, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 4, ch. 59-326; 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. 10, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 11, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 10, ch. 96-372; s. 1652, ch. 2003-261.Note.—Former s. 903.42.
FL Stat § 648.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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 or her application for licensure the rating plan proposed for use in writing bail bonds. Such rating plan must be approved by the office prior to issuance of the license.History.—s. 8, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 10, ch. 61-406; 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. 13, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 12, ch. 96-372; s. 1654, ch. 2003-261.Note.—Former s. 903.44.
FL Stat § 648.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|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 open to examination, inspection, and photographic reproduction by the department or an authorized representative of the insurer or managing general agent, or agents of the department, at all times, and the department may at any time require the licensee to furnish to it, in such manner or form as it requires, any information concerning the bail bond business of such licensee.History.—s. 11, 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. 12, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 13, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; s. 83, ch. 89-360; ss. 14, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 14, ch. 96-372; s. 1756, ch. 97-102; s. 10, ch. 2002-260.Note.—Former s. 903.441.
FL Stat § 648.365 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.365 - Statistical Reporting Requirements; Penalty for Failure to Comply.

648.365 Statistical reporting requirements; penalty for failure to comply.—(1) Each insurer and each bail bond agent who writes bail bonds in this state, shall maintain and transmit the following information, based on their Florida bail bond business, to the department or office when requested and shall report the information separately for each company represented but only insurers shall report the information specified in paragraphs (a), (l), and (m):(a) Commissions paid.(b) The number of, and the total dollar amount of, bonds executed.(c) The number of, and the total dollar amount of, bonds declared forfeited.(d) The number of, and the total dollar amount of, forfeitures discharged, remitted, or otherwise recovered prior to payment for any reason.(e) The number of, and the total dollar amount of, forfeitures discharged, remitted, or otherwise recovered prior to payment due to the apprehension of the defendant by the bail bond agent.(f) The number of, and the total dollar amount of, judgments entered.(g) The number of, and the total dollar amount of, forfeitures paid and subsequently recovered from the court by discharge or remission or otherwise.(h) A list of every outstanding or unpaid forfeiture, estreature, and judgment, with the case number and the name of the court in which such forfeiture, estreature, or judgment is recorded and the name of each agency or firm that employs the bail bond agent.(i) The number of, and the total dollar amount of, bonds for which collateral was accepted.(j) The actual realized value of collateral converted, excluding the cost of converting the collateral.(k) The cost of converting collateral.(l) The underwriting gain or loss.(m) The net investment gain or loss allocated to the flow of funds associated with Florida business.(n) Such additional information as the department or office may require in order to:1. Evaluate the reasonableness of rates or assure that such rates are not excessive or unfairly discriminatory.2. Evaluate the financial condition or trade practices of bail bond agents and sureties executing bail bonds.3. Evaluate the performance of the commercial bail bond industry in accordance with appropriate criminal justice system goals and standards.Each bail bond agent shall submit a copy of such information to each insurer he or she represents.(2) Any person who intentionally fails to provide the information in this section when requested by the department or office, intentionally provides incorrect or misleading information, or intentionally omits any required information commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 13, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 14, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; s. 84, ch. 89-360; ss. 15, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 15, ch. 96-372; s. 1656, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 648.381 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.381 - Reexamination.

648.381 Reexamination.—Any applicant for licensure who has taken an examination and failed to make a passing grade, has failed to appear for the examination, or has failed to take or complete the examination at the time and place specified in the notice of the department may take additional examinations upon the filing of an application for reexamination, with applicable fees. The failure of an applicant to pass an examination or the failure to appear for the examination or to take or complete the examination does not preclude the applicant from taking subsequent examinations. A person who fails an examination three times must retake the 120-hour course and obtain a grade of 80 percent or higher before sitting for the examination again.History.—ss. 18, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 18, ch. 96-372; s. 11, ch. 2002-260.
FL Stat § 648.383 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.383 - Renewal, Continuation, Reinstatement, and Termination of Appointment; Bail Bond Agents.

648.383 Renewal, continuation, reinstatement, and termination of appointment; bail bond agents.—(1) The appointment of a bail bond agent shall continue in force unless suspended, revoked, or otherwise terminated, subject to a renewal request filed by the appointing entity in the appointee’s birth month and every 24 months thereafter. A renewal request must be filed with the department or person designated by the department to administer appointments along with payment of the renewal appointment fee and taxes as prescribed in s. 624.501.(2) Each appointing person or person designated by the department to administer appointments must file the lists, statement, and information as to each bail bond agent whose appointment is being renewed, accompanied by payment of the applicable renewal fees and taxes as prescribed in s. 624.501.(3) An appointment may be renewed without penalty if the information required under subsection (2) is received prior to the expiration of the appointment in the licensee’s birth month, and such appointment shall be renewed, effective on the first day of the month succeeding the month in which the appointment was scheduled to expire.(4) If the information required under subsection (2) is received after the renewal date, the appointment may be renewed if the appointment, late filing, continuation, and reinstatement fees accompany the application as required under s. 624.501.History.—ss. 20, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 20, ch. 96-372; s. 13, ch. 2002-260; s. 79, ch. 2003-267; s. 70, ch. 2003-281.
FL Stat § 648.384 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.384 - Effect of Expiration of Appointment; Bail Bond Agents.

648.384 Effect of expiration of appointment; bail bond agents.—(1) Upon the expiration of any person’s appointment as provided in s. 648.383, such person is without any authority to engage or attempt to engage in any activity requiring such appointment.(2) If a bail bond agent fails to maintain an appointment with an insurer during any 48-month period, the bail bond agent may not be granted a reappointment until he or she qualifies as a first-time applicant.History.—ss. 21, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 21, ch. 96-372; s. 24, ch. 2001-142; s. 14, ch. 2002-260.
FL Stat § 648.385 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.385 - Continuing Education Required; Requirements.

648.385 Continuing education required; requirements.—(1) The purpose of this section is to establish requirements and standards for continuing education courses for persons authorized to write bail bonds in this state.(2) Each person subject to this chapter must complete a minimum of 14 hours of continuing education courses every 2 years as specified in s. 626.2815.History.—s. 22, ch. 96-372; s. 15, ch. 2002-260; s. 56, ch. 2012-209.
FL Stat § 648.387 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.387 - Primary Bail Bond Agents; Duties.

648.387 Primary bail bond agents; duties.—(1) The owner or operator of a bail bond agency shall designate a primary bail bond agent for each location, and shall file with the department the name and license number of the person and the address of the location on a form approved by the department. The designation of the primary bail bond agent may be changed if the department is notified immediately. Failure to notify the department within 10 working days after such change is grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to s. 648.45.(2) The primary bail bond agent is responsible for the overall operation and management of a bail bond agency location, whose responsibilities may include, without limitations, hiring and supervising of all individuals within the location, whether they deal with the public in the solicitation or negotiation of bail bond contracts or in the collection or accounting of moneys. A person may be designated as primary bail bond agent for only one location.(3) The department may suspend or revoke the license of the owner, operator, and primary bail bond agent if a bail bond agency employs, contracts with, or uses the services of a person who has had a license denied or whose license is currently suspended or revoked. However, a person who has been denied a license for failure to pass a required examination may be employed to perform clerical or administrative functions for which licensure is not required.(4) An owner, operator, or primary agent may not employ, contract with, or use the services of any person in a bail bond agency who has been charged with, found guilty of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of any jurisdiction, without regard to whether judgment was entered or withheld by the court.(5) A bail bond agency location may not conduct surety business unless a primary bail bond agent is designated at all times. The failure to designate a primary agent on a form prescribed by the department, within 10 working days after an agency’s inception or a change of primary agent, is a violation of this chapter, punishable as provided in s. 648.45.History.—s. 17, ch. 2002-260.
FL Stat § 648.388 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.388 - Insurer Must Appoint Managing General Agent.

648.388 Insurer must appoint managing general agent.—Any insurer regularly engaged in the execution of bail bonds in this state shall have a managing general agent in this state to supervise its agents. Upon the appointment of a managing general agent, the insurer shall file with the department an affidavit under oath, executed by the appointee, certifying that the appointee does not owe any unpaid premiums to any insurer and does not have any unpaid judgments or forfeitures in any state. A managing general agent shall maintain an office in this state and maintain all records relating to bonds issued in this state.History.—ss. 3, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 22, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 18, ch. 2002-260.
FL Stat § 648.39 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.39 - Termination of Appointment of Managing General Agents, Bail Bond Agents, and Temporary Bail Bond Agents.

648.39 Termination of appointment of managing general agents, bail bond agents, and temporary bail bond agents.—(1) An insurer who terminates the appointment of a managing general agent, bail bond agent, or temporary bail bond agent shall, within 10 days after such termination, file written notice thereof with the department together with a statement that it has given or mailed notice to the terminated agent. Such notice filed with the department must state the reasons, if any, for such termination. Information so furnished the department is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1).(2) Each insurer shall, within 5 days after terminating the appointment of any managing general agent, bail bond agent, or temporary bail bond agent, give written notice thereof to each clerk of the circuit court and sheriff with whom such person is registered.(3) An insurer that terminates the appointment of a managing general agent, bail bond agent, or temporary bail bond agent may authorize such person to continue to attempt the arrest and surrender of a defendant for whom a surety bond had been written by the bail bond agent prior to termination and to seek discharge of forfeitures and judgments as provided in chapter 903.History.—s. 11, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 8, ch. 59-326; 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. 16, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 18, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; s. 61, ch. 88-166; s. 85, ch. 89-360; ss. 23, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 93-119; s. 24, ch. 96-372; s. 405, ch. 96-406; s. 19, ch. 2002-260.Note.—Former s. 903.47.
FL Stat § 648.40 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.40 - Application for Appointment of Professional Bail Bond Agents; Termination.

648.40 Application for appointment of professional bail bond agents; termination.—(1) Upon licensure as a professional bail bond agent, the licensee shall file an application for appointment with the department together with the required appointment fees and taxes as prescribed in s. 624.501.(2) Any professional bail bond agent who discontinues writing bail bonds during the period for which he or she is appointed must notify each clerk of the circuit court and each sheriff with whom he or she is registered and the department within 30 days after such discontinuance.History.—s. 12, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 9, ch. 59-326; 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. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 24, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 25, ch. 96-372.Note.—Former s. 903.48.
FL Stat § 648.41 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.41 - Termination of Appointment of Temporary Bail Bond Agents.

648.41 Termination of appointment of temporary bail bond agents.—A bail bond agent, insurer, or managing general agent terminating the appointment of a temporary bail bond agent must, within 10 days, file written notice thereof with the department, together with a statement that notice has been given or mailed to the temporary bail bond agent. Such notice filed with the department shall state the reasons, if any, for such termination. Information so furnished the department is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1).History.—s. 13, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 10, ch. 59-326; 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. 18, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 25, ch. 85-208; s. 5, ch. 87-321; s. 86, ch. 89-360; ss. 25, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 6, ch. 93-119; s. 26, ch. 96-372; s. 406, ch. 96-406; s. 20, ch. 2002-260.Note.—Former s. 903.49.
FL Stat § 648.42 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.42 - Registration of Bail Bond Agents.

648.42 Registration of bail bond agents.—A bail bond agent may not become a surety on an undertaking unless he or she has registered in the office of the sheriff and with the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which the bail bond agent resides. The bail bond agent may register in a like manner in any other county, and any bail bond agent shall file a certified copy of his or her appointment by power of attorney from each insurer which he or she represents as a bail bond agent with each of such officers. Registration and filing of a certified copy of renewed power of attorney shall be performed by April 1 of each odd-numbered year. The clerk of the circuit court and the sheriff shall not permit the registration of a bail bond agent unless such bail bond agent is currently licensed and appointed by the department. Nothing in this section shall prevent the registration of a temporary licensee at the jail for the purposes of enabling the licensee to perform the duties under such license as set forth in this chapter.History.—s. 14, ch. 29621, 1955; 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. 19, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 1, ch. 86-151; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 26, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 27, ch. 96-372.Note.—Former s. 903.50.
FL Stat § 648.421 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.421 - Notice of Change of Address or Telephone Number.

648.421 Notice of change of address or telephone number.—Each licensee under this chapter shall notify in writing the department, insurer, managing general agent, and the clerk of each court in which the licensee is registered within 10 working days after a change in the licensee’s principal business address or telephone number. The licensee shall also notify the department within 10 working days after a change of the name, address, or telephone number of each agency or firm for which he or she writes bonds and any change in the licensee’s name, home address, e-mail address, or telephone number.History.—ss. 20, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 27, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 28, ch. 96-372; s. 57, ch. 2012-209.
FL Stat § 648.43 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 648 - Bail Bond Agents|648.43 - Power of Attorney; Approval by Office; Filing of Copies; Notification of Transfer Bond.

648.43 Power of attorney; approval by office; filing of copies; notification of transfer bond.—(1) Every insurer engaged in the writing of bail bonds through bail bond agents in this state shall submit to the office for prior approval a sample power of attorney, which shall be the only form of power of attorney the insurer issues to bail bond agents in this state.(2) Every professional bail bond agent who authorizes a licensed professional bail bond agent directly employed and appointed by him or her to sign his or her name to bonds must file a copy of the power of attorney given to the appointed professional bail bond agent with the sheriff and the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which he or she resides and with the department. Such power of attorney shall remain in full force and effect until written notice revoking the power of attorney has been received by the above-named officials.(3) Every bail bond agent who executes or countersigns a transfer bond shall indicate in writing on the bond the name and address of the referring bail bond agent.History.—s. 15, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 14, 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. 21, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 23, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 28, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 29, ch. 96-372; s. 33, ch. 2014-123.Note.—Former s. 903.51.