Fla. Stat. 648.525
Civil assessment

(1)

The department may initiate a civil administrative proceeding against a licensee who fails to comply with the solicitation requirements of this chapter.

(2)

The burden of proof in such proceedings is by a preponderance of the evidence. Upon a finding that a licensee has failed to properly comply, an assessment of $5,000 shall be ordered for each act of improper solicitation which assessment shall be payable within 30 days after the date of the final order.

(3)

The civil assessment is a civil remedy for conduct that harms the consuming public and that is considered an unfair method of competition, and is not a penalty or administrative fine. Remedies under this section are in addition to any other remedies available at law.

Source: Section 648.525 — Civil assessment, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0648.­525 (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

§ 648.525. Civ. assessment's source at flsenate​.gov