§ 626.8453, Fla. Stat. · Part V. TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS
Penalty for violation.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
A person who knowingly makes a false or otherwise fraudulent application for a license or appointment under this act, or who knowingly violates any provision of s. 624.5015, ss. 626.8417-626.847, or s. 627.791, in addition to any applicable denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew or continue any license or appointment, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Each instance of violation shall be considered a separate offense.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 17, ch. 85-185; s. 1, ch. 86-286; s. 3, ch. 89-305; s. 130, ch. 90-363; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 624.5015, Fla. Stat.Advance collection of fees and taxes; title insurers not to pay without reimbursement.Printed as s. 624.5015
- § 626.8417, Fla. Stat.Title insurance agent licensure; exemptions.Printed as ss. 626.8417-626.847
- § 626.847, Fla. Stat.Penalty for refusal to testify.Printed as ss. 626.8417-626.847
- § 627.791, Fla. Stat.Penalties against title insurers for violations by persons or entities not licensed.Printed as s. 627.791
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