Florida § 648.40 - Application for appointment of professional bail bond agents; termination.
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§ 648.40. Application for appointment of professional bail bond agents; termination.
(1) Upon licensure as a professional bail bond agent, the licensee shall file an application for appointment with the department together with the required appointment fees and taxes as prescribed in s. 624.501. (2) Any professional bail bond agent who discontinues writing bail bonds during the period for which he or she is appointed must notify each clerk of the circuit court and each sheriff with whom he or she is registered and the department within 30 days after such discontinuance.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 648.40 cover?
Section 648.40 ("Application for appointment of professional bail bond agents; termination.") 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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