The purpose of the proposed amendments to these rules is to remove outdated references; allow for paperless offices and electronic records; modernize the process for licensees to update their contact information with the ....

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
69B-221.001License Required
69B-221.003Managing General Agents
69B-221.005Currently Revoked, Suspended or Denied License
69B-221.051Actively Engaged in Business; Place Suitably Designated; Accessible to Public
69B-221.055Permanent Office Records Required
69B-221.060Notice of Change of Address
69B-221.065Statistical Reporting Form
69B-221.070Build-up Funds; Reporting
69B-221.085Rate Filing; Approval; Proof
69B-221.095Soliciting Business
69B-221.100Terms and Conditions of Contract; Surrender Form
69B-221.105Premium Charge Only Permitted
69B-221.110Premium Shall Be Term Charge; Premium Refund; When
69B-221.135Collateral Security Requirements
69B-221.155Forms for Limited Surety (Bail Bond) Agents
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed amendments to these rules is to remove outdated references; allow for paperless offices and electronic records; modernize the process for licensees to update their contact information with the Department; repeal processes that are no longer used; clarify how bail bond agents comply with the telemarketing laws of Florida; and update the rules and forms.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The rulemaking addresses regulation for limited surety agents, professional bail bond agents, and bail bond agencies in Florida.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 624.308(1), 648.26, 648.26(1)(a), 648.355(1)(e) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 624.501(6), (14), (21), 648.25, 648.26(1)(a), 648.27, 648.27, 648.285, 648.29, 648.295, 648.30, 648.307(1), 648.33, 648.34, 648.35, 648.35(2), 648.355, 648.36, 648.365, 648.382, 648.383, 648.384, 648.387, 648.388, 648.39, 648.421, 648.44, 648.44(1)(j), 648.44(6), 648.442(1), (8), 648.4425, 648.45, 648.48, 648.50 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ray Wenger, Chief, Bureau of Investigation, Ray.Wenger@MyFloridaCFO.com or Bail.Bond@MyFloridaCFO.com, (850)413-5605.
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Purpose:: The purpose of the proposed amendments to these rules is to remove outdated references; allow for paperless offices and electronic records; modernize the process for licensees to update their contact information with the Department; repeal processes that are no longer used; clarify how bail bond agents comply with the telemarketing laws of Florida; and update the rules and forms.
Rulemaking Authority:: 624.308(1), 648.26, 648.26(1)(a), 648.355(1)(e) FS.
Law:: 624.501(6), (14), (21), 648.25, 648.26(1)(a), 648.27, 648.27, 648.285, 648.29, 648.295, 648.30, 648.307(1), 648.33, 648.34, 648.35, 648.35(2), 648.355, 648.36, 648.365, 648.382, 648.383, 648.384, 648.387, 648.388, 648.39, 648.421, 648.44, 648.44(1)(j), 648.44(6), 648.442(1), (8), 648.4425, 648.45, 648.48, 648.50 FS.
Related Rules: (15): 69B-221.001. License Required; 69B-221.003. Managing General Agents; 69B-221.005. Currently Revoked, Suspended or Denied License; 69B-221.051. Actively Engaged in Business; Place Suitably Designated; Accessible to Public; 69B-221.055. Permanent Office Records Required; More ...