RULE NO: RULE TITLE
14-24.001: Provisions for Prompt Settlement or Legal Defense of Claims and Disqualification for Failure to Settle Claims
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule Chapter 14-24, F.A.C., is being amended to clarify the procedure and requirements for the prompt and satisfactory settlement or legal defense of claims. The title of the Rule Chapter will be changed to “Surety Disqualification For Failure To Settle Claims.”
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The requirement of prompt settlement or legal defense of claims is addressed.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 334.044(2), 337.18(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 334.044(28), 337.141, 337.18(1) 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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Deanna R. Hurt, Assistant General Counsel and Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.