Florida § 651.015 - Administration; forms; fees; rules; fines.
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§ 651.015. Administration; forms; fees; rules; fines.
The administration of this chapter is vested in the commission, office, and department, which shall: (1) Prepare and furnish all forms necessary under the provisions of this chapter in relation to applications for provisional certificates of authority, certificates of authority or renewals thereof, statements, examinations, and other required reports. The office is authorized to accept any application statement, report, or information submitted electronically or by facsimile to comply with requirements in this chapter or rules adopted under this section. The commission may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this subsection. (2) Collect in advance, and the applicant shall pay in advance, the following fees: (a) At the time of filing an application for a certificate of authority, an application fee in the amount of $75 for each facility. (b) At the time of filing the annual report required by s. 651.026, a fee in the amount of $100 for each year or part thereof for each facility. (c) A late fee not to exceed $50 a day for each day of noncompliance. (d) A fee to cover the actual cost of a credit report and fingerprint processing. (e) At the time of filing an application for a provisional certificate of authority, a fee in the amount of $50. (3) Adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter. (4) Impose administrative fines and penalties pursuant to this chapter. (5) Deposit all fees and fines collected under the provisions of this chapter into the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 651.015
What does Florida Statutes § 651.015 cover?
Section 651.015 ("Administration; forms; fees; rules; fines.") 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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