(1) Each willful violation of this code or rule of the department, office, or commission as to which a greater penalty is not provided by another provision of this code or rule of the department, office, or commission or by other applicable laws of this state is a misdemeanor of the second degree and is, in addition to any prescribed applicable denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate of authority, license, or permit, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Each instance of such violation shall be considered a separate offense.
(2) Each willful violation of an emergency rule or order of the department, office, or commission by a person who is not licensed, authorized, or eligible to engage in business in accordance with the Florida Insurance Code is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Each instance of such violation is a separate offense. This subsection does not apply to licensees or affiliated parties of licensees.
History.—s. 15, ch. 59-205; s. 641, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 15, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 153, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 7, ch. 2006-305.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 624 - Insurance Code: Administration and General Provisions
Part I - Scope of Code (Ss. 624.01-624.27)
624.031 - “Self-insurance” defined.
624.05 - “Department,” “commission,” and “office” defined.
624.06 - “Domestic,” “foreign,” “alien” insurer defined.
624.075 - “Commercially domiciled insurer” defined.
624.09 - “Authorized,” “unauthorized” insurer defined.
624.105 - Waiver of customer liability.
624.1055 - Right of contribution among liability insurers for defense costs.
624.12 - Application of code as to fraternal benefit societies.
624.123 - Certain international health insurance policies; exemption from code.
624.124 - Motor vehicle services; exemption from code.
624.125 - Certain motor vehicle service agreements; exemption from code.
624.126 - Certain mutual aid associations; exemption from code.
624.1265 - Nonprofit religious organization exemption; authority; notice.
624.1275 - Insurance agents; prohibited exclusion from public bidding and negotiations.
624.128 - Crime victims exemption.
624.129 - Certain location and recovery services; exemption from code.
624.13 - Particular provisions prevail.
624.1551 - Civil remedy actions against property insurers.
624.19 - Existing forms and filings.
624.21 - Prospective operation of amendments to code.
624.215 - Proposals for legislation which mandates health benefit coverage; review by Legislature.
624.23 - Public records exemption.
624.231 - Disclosure and fees for production of records.
624.24 - Prohibition against requiring the purchase of health insurance; exceptions.
624.25 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
624.26 - Collaborative arrangement with the Department of Health and Human Services.
624.27 - Direct health care agreements; exemption from code.