634.413 Administrative fine in lieu of suspension or revocation.
634.413 Administrative fine in lieu of suspension or revocation.
If the office finds that one or more grounds exist for the discretionary revocation or suspension of a certificate of authority issued under this part, the office may, in lieu of such suspension or revocation, impose a fine upon the insurer or service warranty association in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation; however, if it is found that an insurer or service warranty association has knowingly and willfully violated a lawful rule or order of the commission or office or a provision of this part, the office may impose a fine upon the insurer or association in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.
History. s. 5, ch. 78-255; s. 3, ch. 81-148; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 9, 36, 37, 38, ch. 83-322; s. 20, ch. 93-195; s. 1497, ch. 2003-261.