An agent continues the practices prohibited by a cease-and-desist order issued by Florida regulators. Under Fla. Stat. 626.9601, what penalty may be imposed?

Why D is correct

Under Fla. Stat. 626.9601, violating a cease-and-desist order exposes the licensee to a fine of up to $50,000 along with suspension or revocation of the license or appointment. The $12,500 and $100,000 figures belong to the separate per-violation unfair trade practice penalties under Fla. Stat. 626.9521, which chapter 2023-172 raised from $5,000/$40,000 to $12,500/$100,000.

Why the other options are wrong

• A) $12,500 is the current nonwillful per-violation unfair trade practice fine under Fla. Stat. 626.9521, not the cease-and-desist penalty.
• B) $100,000 is the willful per-violation unfair trade practice fine under Fla. Stat. 626.9521, not the penalty for violating a cease-and-desist order.
• C) $25,000 is the per-violation amount for state-of-emergency-related violations, not the sanction for violating a cease-and-desist order.

Memory hook

Break a C&D: 50 thousand and your license on the line.