Summary


The amendment to Rule 69B-231.010, F.A.C., adds a reference to the Department’s authority that is contained in Section 626.201, F.S. Rule 69B-231.020, F.A.C., is amended to clarify which licenses are subject to the rule chapter and which are not. Rule 69B-231.030, F.A.C., is amended to correct a cross-reference. Rule 69B-231.040, F.A.C., is amended to provide that the Department may, rather than shall, impose a fine and probation in lieu of a suspension or revocation in certain circumstances. This corresponds to the law being implemented. Rule 69B-231.070, F.A.C., is amended to add specific authority and laws implemented. Rule 69B-231.080, F.A.C., is amended to increase the length of license suspension for violations of certain provisions of 626.611, F.S. Rule 69B-231.090, F.A.C., is amended to increase the length of license suspension for violations of certain provisions of Section 626.621, F.S. Rule 69B-231.100, F.A.C., is amended to increase the length of license suspension for violations of certain unfair and deceptive insurance practices and to add penalties for churning by life insurance agents and for use of financial institution names or logos in advertising by insurance agents. Rule 69B-231.110, F.A.C., is amended to increase the length of license suspension for violations certain other provisions of the Florida Insurance Code and to repeal penalties for violating the primary agent law which has been repealed. Rules 69B-231.120, F.A.C., and 69B-231.130, F.A.C., contain technical changes. Rule 69B-211.140 is amended to provide a penalty for willful violations of a Department order. Rule 69B-211.150 is amended to provide that revocation of a license is immediate upon a conviction of a felony and to eliminate unnecessary provisions relating to foreign crimes. The amendments to Rule 69B-211.160, F.A.C., are technical.