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Notice: 8755722

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services

Chapter:

Penalty Guidelines for Bail Bond Agents

Overview

RULE:

69B-241.010	Purpose
69B-241.020	Scope
69B-241.030	Definitions
69B-241.035	Crimes of Moral Turpitude
69B-241.040	Calculating Penalty
69B-241.070	Departmental Discretion
69B-241.080	Penalties for Violation of Section 648.44, F.S.
69B-241.090	Penalties for Violation of Section 648.45, F.S.
69B-241.100	Penalties for Violation of Other Specific Provisions of the Insurance Code
69B-241.110	Penalties for Violation of Specific Provisions of Rule Chapter 69B-221, F.A.C.
69B-241.120	Penalties for Violation of Other Insurance Code Provisions
69B-241.130	Penalties for Violation of Other Department Rules
69B-241.140	Penalties for Violation of Department Orders
69B-241.150	Criminal Proceedings
69B-241.160	Aggravating/Mitigating Factors
69B-241.165	Imposition of Administrative Fine In Lieu of Suspension
69B-241.170	Field Office Settlement Stipulation (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule chapter is to establish clear standards for penalties imposed upon bail agents subject to the provisions of Chapter 648, F.S., and Rule Chapter 69B-221, F.A.C. The proposed rule also incorporates new form DFS-H1-2021, “Field Office Settlement Stipulation,” that is to be used by the Department when offering licensees the opportunity to pay a fine for certain alleged non-criminal violations, in lieu of the administrative hearing process. The effect of the proposed rule chapter is to provide guidelines that provide a consistent approach for penalties imposed for violations of statute and rules.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule chapter implements the Department’s rulemaking duties under subsections 624.307(1) and 648.26(1)(a), F.S., and enforces the related provisions under Chapter 648, F.S., “Bail Bond Agents,” and all sections of Rule Chapter 69B-221, F.A.C., “Bail, Bonds and Bail Bond Agents.” The proposed rule chapter further establishes standards for the enumerated penalties within and incorporates new form DFS-H1-2021, “Field Office Settlement Stipulation.”

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

624.308, 648.26(1)(a) FS.

LAW:

624.307(1), 624.308, 648.26(1)(a), 648.45, 648.46, 648.49, 648.50, 648.52, 648.525, 648.53 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/11/2010 Vol. 36/23

COMMENTS:

From 6/11/2010 To 7/2/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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