Exams / Florida Public Adjuster License / Fla. Stat. §626.8698
Fla. Stat. §626.8698 — what it says, and how the exam tests it
This section is cited by 8 of our practice questions and is tested on 2 exams including the Florida Public Adjuster License.
The text
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.
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How it comes up on the exam
Practice questions written from this section — answers and explanations are in the drill.
- A Florida public adjuster enters into a split-fee arrangement with an unlicensed individual. Under Fla. Stat. §626.8698, which action may the department take?
drill Florida Laws and Regulations Pertinent to Public Adjusters → - The department may impose a fine on a public adjuster or public adjuster apprentice for violating applicable provisions. What is the maximum fine per act?
drill Selected Florida Statutes and Rules → - Under Florida law, the department may impose a fine on a public adjuster for each act of violating the insurance code up to what maximum amount?
drill Selected Florida Statutes and Rules →