F.S. 626.902 Florida Statutes and Case Law

The 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B)

Title XXXVII
INSURANCE

Chapter 626
INSURANCE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES AND OPERATIONS

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626.902 Penalty for representing unauthorized insurer.—

(1) In addition to any other penalties provided in the insurance code:

(a) Any insurance agent licensed in this state who in this state knowingly represents or aids an unauthorized insurer in violation of s. 626.901 commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(b) Any person other than an insurance agent licensed in this state who in this state represents or aids an unauthorized insurer in violation of s. 626.901 commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(c) Any person who commits a subsequent violation of this section commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) In addition to the penalties provided for in subsection (1), such violator shall be liable, personally, jointly and severally with any other person or persons liable therefor, for payment of taxes payable on account of such insurance under s. 626.938.

(3) This section does not apply to actions of a person who is assisting the office at its direction in the administration of its responsibilities under ss. 626.904-626.912, the Unauthorized Insurers Process Law.

History.—s. 343, ch. 59-205; s. 643, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 318, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 4, ch. 95-340; s. 39, ch. 2002-206; s. 2, ch. 2005-144.

Statutes updated from Official Statutes on: March 07, 2023

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 626.902

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

626.902 1a - FRAUD - AGENT REPRESENT OR AID UNAUTHORIZED INSURER - F: T

626.902 1a - FRAUD - AGENT AID UNAUTH INSURER SUBSQ OFF - F: S

626.902 1b - FRAUD - NON AGENT REP OR AID UNAUTHORIZED INSURER - F: T

626.902 1b - FRAUD - NON AGENT AID UNAUTH INSURER SUBSQ OFF - F: S

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S626.902

R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

Current data shows no reason a civil citation or a suspension or revocation of license should have been issued under Florida Statute 626.902.

The 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B)

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