Fla. Stat. 648.46
Procedure for disciplinary action against licensees

(1)

The department shall investigate the actions of a licensee when it receives a written complaint containing allegations of fact that, if true, show that a violation of this chapter, or a rule adopted pursuant thereto, has occurred. The department shall also investigate a licensee if the department is made aware that a possible violation of this chapter, or a rule adopted pursuant thereto, has occurred. If the department determines that a violation of this chapter or a violation of a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter has occurred, the department may file a formal complaint against the licensee and prosecute under chapter 120.

(2)

Any proceeding for the purpose of summary suspension of a license pursuant to s. 120.60(6) shall be conducted by the department, which shall issue the final summary order.

(3)

The complaint and all information obtained pursuant to the investigation of the department are confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) until such investigation is completed or ceases to be active. For the purpose of this section, an investigation is considered “active” while the investigation is being conducted by the department with a reasonable, good faith belief that it may lead to the filing of administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings. An investigation does not cease to be active if the department is proceeding with reasonable dispatch and there is good faith belief that action may be initiated by the department or other administrative or law enforcement agency. This subsection does not prevent the department or office from disclosing the complaint or such information as it deems necessary to conduct the investigation, to update the complainant as to the status and outcome of the complaint, or to share such information with any law enforcement agency or other regulatory body.

(4)

The expiration, nonrenewal, or surrender of licensure under this chapter does not eliminate the jurisdiction of the department or office to investigate and prosecute for a violation committed by a licensee while licensed under this chapter. The prosecution of any matter may be initiated or continued notwithstanding the withdrawal of a complaint.

Source: Section 648.46 — Procedure for disciplinary action against licensees, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0648.­46 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

648.24
Declaration of public policy 648.25
Definitions 648.26
Department of Financial Services 648.27
Licenses and appointments 648.29
Build-up funds posted by bail bond agent 648.30
Licensure and appointment required 648.31
Appointment taxes and fees 648.33
Bail bond rates 648.34
Bail bond agents 648.35
Professional bail bond agent 648.36
Bail bond agent’s records 648.38
Licensure examination for bail bond agents 648.39
Termination of appointment of managing general agents, bail bond agents, and bail bond agencies 648.40
Application for appointment of professional bail bond agents 648.42
Registration of bail bond agents 648.43
Power of attorney 648.44
Prohibitions 648.45
Actions against a licensee 648.46
Procedure for disciplinary action against licensees 648.48
Witnesses and evidence 648.49
Duration of suspension or revocation 648.50
Effect of suspension, revocation upon associated licenses and licensees 648.51
Surrender of license 648.52
Administrative fine 648.53
Probation 648.55
All bail bond agents of same agency 648.57
Penalty 648.58
Injunctive proceedings 648.279
Scope of license 648.285
Bond agency 648.295
Reporting and accounting of funds 648.315
Number of applications for licensure required 648.355
Limited surety agents and professional bail bond agents 648.365
Statistical reporting requirements 648.381
Reexamination 648.382
Appointment of bail bond agents and bail bond agencies 648.383
Renewal, continuation, reinstatement, and termination of appointment 648.384
Effect of expiration of appointment 648.385
Continuing education required 648.386
Qualifications for prelicensing and continuing education schools and instructors 648.387
Bail bond agent in charge 648.388
Insurer must appoint managing general agent 648.421
Notice of change of address or telephone number 648.441
Furnishing supplies to unlicensed bail bond agent prohibited 648.442
Collateral security 648.525
Civil assessment 648.571
Failure to return collateral 648.3875
Bail bond agent in charge 648.4425
Notice

Current through Fall 2025

§ 648.46. Proc. for disciplinary action against licensees's source at flsenate​.gov