Section 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(b) Does not include: 1. Advertising on or in the internet, television, newspaper, magazine, telephone book, or other similar publication; and2. 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.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.