Florida Administrative Code
69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
69B - Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
Chapter 69B-228 - CONTINUING EDUCATION
Section 69B-228.250 - Exempted Licensees
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 69B-228.250
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Members of a governmental entity.
(a)
1. Licensees who are officials or employees
of a Florida entity as set forth in Section
626.2815(3)(h),
F.S., are exempt from the continuing education requirements.
2. To qualify for this status, the licensee
must complete and submit Form DFS-H2-1106, Statement of Government Status,
which is incorporated by reference in Rule
69B-228.180, F.A.C., to the
Department prior to the licensee's compliance date.
3. Employment must:
a. Consist of 20 hours per week or more;
and,
b. Have a position description
with duties and responsibilities that are determined by the Department to
require monitoring and review of insurance laws, regulation, and
practices.
4. Within 30
days of a status change which disqualifies the licensee from the exemption, the
licensee shall notify the Department in writing.
5. On the next compliance date after the
status has been changed for at least 24 months, the requirements will apply
without the exemption.
(b)
1.
Department of Financial Services employees who also have an agent or adjuster
license will automatically be recorded as an employee of a governmental entity
on the day they are employed by the Department and their continuing education
requirements will be suspended.
2.
On the next compliance date at least 24 months after the date on which the
employee leaves the Department, the requirements will
apply.
(2) Pursuant to Section 626.2815(2), F.S., licensees who are unable to comply with the continuing education requirements due to active duty in the military must submit a written request for a waiver to the Department and include a copy of the active duty documentation.
Rulemaking Authority 624.308, 626.2816 FS. Law Implemented 624.307(1), 626.2815, 626.2816, 626.869(5) FS.
New 8-17-93, Amended 4-29-01, Formerly 4-228.250, Amended 4-12-17.
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