§ 626.9581, Fla. Stat. · Part IX. UNFAIR INSURANCE TRADE PRACTICES
Cease and desist and penalty orders.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
After the hearing provided in s. 626.9571, the department or office shall enter a final order in accordance with s. 120.569. If it is determined that the person charged has engaged in an unfair or deceptive act or practice or the unlawful transaction of insurance, the department or office shall also issue an order requiring the violator to cease and desist from engaging in such method of competition, act, or practice or the unlawful transaction of insurance. Further, if the act or practice is a violation of s. 626.9541 or s. 626.9551, the department or office may, at its discretion, order any one or more of the following:
(1) Suspension or revocation of the person’s certificate of authority, license, or eligibility for any certificate of authority or license, if he or she knew, or reasonably should have known, he or she was in violation of this act.
(2) Such other relief as may be provided in the insurance code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 9, ch. 76-260; s. 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 271, ch. 96-410; s. 1727, ch. 97-102; s. 1033, ch. 2003-261.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 120.569, Fla. Stat.Decisions which affect substantial interests.Printed as s. 120.569
- § 626.9541, Fla. Stat.Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.Printed as s. 626.9541
- § 626.9551, Fla. Stat.Favored agent or insurer; coercion of debtors.Printed as s. 626.9551
- § 626.9571, Fla. Stat.Defined practices; hearings, witnesses, appearances, production of books and service of process.Printed as s. 626.9571
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The Florida Statutes
- § 624.123, Fla. Stat.Certain international health insurance policies; exemption from code.Printed as ss. 624.155, 624.316, 624.3161, 626.951, 626.9511, 626.9521, 626.9541, 626.9551, 626.9561, 626.9571, 626.9581, 626.9591, 626.9601, 627.413, 627.4145, and 627.6043
- § 624.126, Fla. Stat.Certain mutual aid associations; exemption from code.Printed as ss. 626.951, 626.9511, 626.9521, 626.9541, 626.9551, 626.9561, 626.9571, 626.9581, 626.9591, 626.9601, and 626.9631
- § 624.310, Fla. Stat.Enforcement; cease and desist orders; removal of certain persons; fines.Printed as s. 626.9581
- § 624.437, Fla. Stat.“Multiple-employer welfare arrangement” defined; certificate of authority required; penalty.Printed as
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