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Fla. Stat. § 648.24 Declaration of public policy
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It is the public policy of this state and the intent of the Legislature that a bond for which fees or premiums are charged must be executed by a bail bond agent licensed pursuant to this chapter in connection with the pretrial or appellate release of a criminal defendant and shal…
Fla. Stat. § 648.25 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Appointment” means the authority given by an insurer or the managing general agent of an insurer through the department to a licensee to transact insurance or adjust claims on behalf of the insurer or managing general agent.(2) “Bail bond ag…
Fla. Stat. § 648.26 Department of Financial Services; administration
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(1) The department shall administer the provisions of this chapter as provided in this chapter.(a) The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring powers or duties upon it.(b) The department …
Fla. Stat. § 648.27 Licenses and appointments; general
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(1) A license may not be issued except in compliance with this chapter, and may not be issued except to an individual. A firm, partnership, association, or corporation, as such, may not be licensed.(2) For the protection of the people of this state, the department may not issue, …