28126719, 69B-221.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 28126719

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services

Chapter:

BAIL, BONDS, AND BAIL BOND AGENTS

Overview

RULE:

69B-221.001	License Required
69B-221.003	Managing General Agents
69B-221.005	Currently Revoked, Suspended or Denied License
69B-221.051	Actively Engaged in Business; Place Suitably Designated; Accessible to Public
69B-221.055	Permanent Office Records Required
69B-221.060	Notice of Change of Address
69B-221.065	Statistical Reporting Form
69B-221.070	Build-up Funds; Reporting
69B-221.085	Rate Filing; Approval; Proof
69B-221.095	Soliciting Business
69B-221.100	Terms and Conditions of Contract; Surrender Form
69B-221.105	Premium Charge Only Permitted
69B-221.110	Premium Shall Be Term Charge; Premium Refund; When
69B-221.135	Collateral Security Requirements
69B-221.155	Forms for Limited Surety (Bail Bond) Agents

PURPOSE:

The proposed rulemaking removes obsolete language regarding temporary licenses and establishes rules for the newly created bail bond agency license, implementing chapter 2023-144, Laws of Florida. The proposed rulemaking will modernize bail bond licensee processes, remove references to repealed statutes, clarify how bail bond agents comply with the telemarketing laws of Florida, and clarify and simply the rule language and forms generally. Process modernization includes allowing for paperless offices and electronic records, updating contact information with the Department electronically, communicating with the Department electronically, and repealing obsolete processes.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule chapter implements the Department’s rulemaking duties under subsections 624.308(1), 648.26(1), 648.4425, F.S., and enforces the related provisions under chapters 624 and 648, F.S. The proposed rule chapter incorporates new forms, updates existing forms, and deletes obsolete forms relating to bail bond licensee regulatory requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

624.308, 648.26, 648.355, 648.4425, FS.

LAW:

624.501, 648.26, 648.27, 648.285, 648.29, 648.295, 648.33, 648.34, 648.35, 648.355, 648.36, 648.365, 648.382, 648.383, 648.384, 648.387, 648.388, 648.39, 648.421, 648.44, 648.442, 648.4425, 648.45, 648.48, 648.52, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/6/2024 Vol. 50/46

COMMENTS:

From 3/6/2024 To 3/27/2024 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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