69B-241.010: Purpose
69B-241.020: Scope
69B-241.030: Definitions
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
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: 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 effect is to provide guidelines which provide a consistent approach to penalties for violations of statute and rules.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Penalty guidelines for bail bond agents.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 624.308, 648.26(1)(a) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 624.307(1), 624.308, 648.26(1)(a), 648.45, 648.46, 648.49, 648.50, 648.52, 648.525, 648.53 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: 116 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ray Wenger, (850)413-5660 or Ray.Wenger@myfloridacfo.com. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ray Wenger, Financial Administrator, Bureau of Investigation, Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0319, (850)413-5660
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S DIVISION OF AGENT AND AGENCY SERVICES WEBSITE AT: http://staging.fldoi.gov/agents/Industry/Laws-Rules/docs/BBPenGuide.doc