Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69B-221.095 - Soliciting Business

(1) No licensee or person may directly or indirectly solicit business:

(a) In or on the property or grounds of a jail, prison, or other place where prisoners are confined, and

(b) In or on the property or grounds of a court or any building housing courtrooms, which includes any parking lot, parking space, entryway, walkway, or street in or on such property or grounds.

(2) As used in this rule, "solicit":

(a) includes but is not limited to:

1. Displaying, wearing, or distributing any item which directly or indirectly advertises bail bond services, excluding state-issued or state-approved identification that includes a citation of the licensee's arrest powers;

2. Approaching anyone or urging, enticing, luring, or inviting anyone to approach a bail bond agent to use his or her services;

3. Parking or operating a motor vehicle that displays the name of a bail bond agent, a bail bond agency, or any other information advertising bail bond services;

4. Passing out business cards, unless requested by the principal or indemnitor or other print advertising; and

5. Loitering.

(b) Does not include:

1. Advertising on or in the internet, television, newspaper, magazine, telephone book, or other similar publication; and

2. Wearing a Department issued or approved identification which includes citation of the licensee's arrest powers.

(3) Any bail bond agent who makes a telephone sales call must comply with the requirements of Sections 501.059(2) and (4), 501.613, and 501.616(6), F.S.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69B-221.095

Rulemaking Authority 648.26 FS. Law Implemented 648.44 FS.

New 12-23-82, Formerly 4-1.18, Amended 11-5-89, Formerly 4-1.018, Amended 4-14-97, 1-22-03, Formerly 4-221.095, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 158, August 13, 2024 effective 8/29/2024.

New 12-23-82, Formerly 4-1.18, Amended 11-5-89, Formerly 4-1.018, Amended 4-14-97, 1-22-03, Formerly 4-221.095.