Florida § 626.8698 - Disciplinary guidelines for public adjusters and public adjuster apprentices.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 626.8698 — Disciplinary guidelines for public adjusters and public adjuster apprentices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 626.8698. Disciplinary guidelines for public adjusters and public adjuster apprentices.
The department may deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a public adjuster or public adjuster apprentice, and administer a fine not to exceed $5,000 per act, for any of the following: (1) Violating any provision of this chapter or a rule or order of the department; (2) Receiving payment or anything of value as a result of an unfair or deceptive practice; (3) Receiving or accepting any fee, kickback, or other thing of value pursuant to any agreement or understanding, oral or otherwise; entering into a split-fee arrangement with another person who is not a public adjuster; or being otherwise paid or accepting payment for services that have not been performed; (4) Violating s. 316.066 or s. 817.234; (5) Soliciting or otherwise taking advantage of a person who is vulnerable, emotional, or otherwise upset as the result of a trauma, accident, or other similar occurrence; or (6) Violating any ethical rule of the department.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 626.8698
What does Florida Statutes § 626.8698 cover?
Section 626.8698 ("Disciplinary guidelines for public adjusters and public adjuster apprentices.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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