69B-228.250. Exempted Licensees

(1) Members of a governmental entity.

(a)1. Licensees who are officials or employees of a Florida entity as set forth in paragraph 626.2815(3)(h), F.S., are exempt from the continuing education requirements.

2. To qualify for this status, the licensee must complete and submit Form DFS-H2-1106, Statement of Government Status, which is incorporated by reference in rule 69B-228.180, F.A.C., to the Department prior to the licensee’s compliance date.

3. Employment must:

a. Consist of 20 hours per week or more; and,

b. Have a position description with duties and responsibilities that are determined by the Department to require monitoring and review of insurance laws, regulation, and practices.

4. Within 30 days of a status change which disqualifies the licensee from the exemption, the licensee shall notify the Department in writing.

5. On the next compliance date after the status has been changed for at least 24 months, the requirements will apply without the exemption.

(b)1. Department of Financial Services employees who also have an agent or adjuster license will automatically be recorded as an employee of a governmental entity on the day they are employed by the Department and their continuing education requirements will be suspended.

2. On the next compliance date at least 24 months after the date on which the employee leaves the Department, the requirements will apply.

(2) Pursuant to subsection 626.2815(2), F.S., licensees who are unable to comply with the continuing education requirements due to active duty in the military must submit a written request for a waiver to the Department and include a copy of the active duty documentation.

Rulemaking Authority 624.308, 626.2816 FS. Law Implemented 624.307(1), 626.2815, 626.2816, 626.869(5) FS. History–New 8-17-93, Amended 4-29-01, Formerly 4-228.250, Amended 4-12-17.