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FILED mm20ms, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JEFF ATWATER STATEor FLORIDA IN THE MATTER OF: LEANN KAY OTTUSO / Case No.: 132554-13-AG ORDER OF REVOCATION THIS PROCEEDING CAME on for?nal agency action and the Chief Financial Of?cer, having considered the record, including the AdministrativeComplaint?led on February 5, 2015, and being fully advised in the premises,?nds that: l. Leann Kay Ottuso is currently licensed by the Department of Financial Services (the Department ), pursuant to the Florida Insurance Code, as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. That license is currently suspended pursuant to a Notice of Temporary Suspension. 2. On February 5, 2015, the Department issued an Administrative Complaint, attached hereto as Exhibit A, against Leann Kay Ottuso, alleging that on December 18, 2013, in the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, in and for Osceola County, Florida, Case No. l2cf4485, she pled nolo contendere to one count of False Imprisonment and one count of Aggravated Battery Upon a Pregnant Person, both felonies, and was adjudicated guilty. 3. The Department noti?ed Leann Kay Ottuso in the Administrative Complaint of the right to request a proceeding in accordance with sections l20.569 and 120.57, Florida

Statutes, and that failure to answer the Administrative Complaint or request a proceeding within twenty one (21) days would result in the imposition of a penalty. 4. In accordance with section 624.3l0(6), Florida Statutes, after attempts at service via certi?ed mail were unsuccessful, the Department served the Administrative Complaint upon Leann Kay Ottuso by e-mail at the e-mail address on record with the Department, with the required delivery receipt received on February 19, 2015. The e-mail, e-mail attachment (Administrative Complaint), and delivery receipt are attached hereto as Exhibit B, and are fully incorporated herein by reference. 5. Leann Kay Ottuso failed to answer the Administrative Complaint or request a proceeding in accordance with sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. FINDINGS OF FACT 6. The factual allegations contained in the AdministrativeComplaint dated February 5, 2015, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and fully incorporated herein by reference, are hereby adopted as the Department s Findings of Fact in this case. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 7. Based upon the Findings of Fact adopted herein, the Department concludes that Leann Kay Ottuso violated the speci?c statutes and rules charged in each count of the Administrative Complaint, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and hereby adopts the violations charged in each count of the Administrative Complaint as the Conclusions of Law in this case. PENALTY IMPOSED 8. The failure of Leann Kay Ottuso to answer the Administrative Complaint or request a proceeding, taken together with the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law adopted

herein, constitutes grounds for the Chief Financial Officer to revoke the license of Leann Kay Ottuso. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: (a) All licenses, appointments and eligibility for licensure heretoforeissued to Leann Kay Ottuso, within the purview of the Department, are hereby revoked. (b) Pursuant to section 648.49(2), Florida Statutes, Leann Kay Ottuso does not have the right to apply for another license or appointment under chapter 648, Florida Statutes. (c) During the period of revocation of the license and until a new license is issued, the former licensee may not engage in or attempt to profess to engage in any transaction or business for which a license or appointment is required under chapter 648, Florida Statutes. (d) Within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance of this Order of Revocation, Leann Kay Ottuso shall return all licenses issued to her pursuant to the Florida Insurance Code to the Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Licensing, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0319. (e) Any person who knowingly transacts insurance or otherwise engages in insurance activities in this state without a license, or while the license is suspended or revoked, commits a felony of the third degree. DONE and ORDERED this Q+hday of M_gr h, 2015. Gregory Thomas Director, Agent & Agency Services

NOTICE OF RIGHTS Any party to these proceedings adversely affected by this Order is entitled to seek review within thirty (30) days of the rendition of this Order, pursuant to section 120.68, Florida Statutes, and Rule 9.190, Florida Rules ofappellate Procedure. Review proceedings must be instituted by?ling a petition or notice of appeal with Julie Jones, the DFS Agency Clerk. Filing with the Agency Clerk may be accomplished via U.S. Mail, express overnight delivery, hand delivery, facsimile transmission,or electronic mail. The address for overnight delivery or hand delivery is Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0390. The fax number is (850) 488-0697. The email address is Julie.Jones@my?oridacfo.com. A copy of the petition or notice of appeal must also be?led with the appropriate district court of appeal within thirty (30) days of the rendition of this Order.

Copies Furnished To: acepi1otbai1bond@yahoo.com Leann Kay Ottuso 2113 Congress Lane St. Cloud, Florida 34769 Leann Kay Ottuso Ace Pilot Bail Bonds 1600 East Vine Street Suite A Kissimmee, Florida 34744 Greg Thomas, Director Division of Agent & Agency Services 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Complaint & Settlement Division of Legal Services 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JEFF ATWATER STATE OF FLORIDA FILED FEB0 5 2 IN THE MATTER OF: LEANN KAY OTTUSO Case No.: 132554-l3-AG ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Leann Kay Ottuso Ace Pilot Bail Bonds 1600 East Vine Street Suite A Kissimmee, Florida 34744 Leann Kay Ottuso 2113 Congress Lane St. Cloud, Florida 34769 Leann Kay Ottuso, license #A207526, is hereby noti?ed that the Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida has caused to be made an investigation of her activities while licensed as a limited surety (bail bond) agent in this state, as a result of which it is alleged: GENERAL ALLEGATIONS 1. Pursuant to chapter 648, Florida Statutes, Leann Kay Ottuso is licensed in this state as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. Leann Kay Ottuso s license is currently suspended. 2. On April 26, 2013, a Notice of Temporary Suspension was?led against Leann Kay Ottuso suspending her license as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. EXHIBIT A

3. Pursuant to chapter 648, Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Financial Services (the Department ) has jurisdiction over Leann Kay Ottuso s license and eligibility for licensure as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. by reference. COUNT I 4. The above general allegations are hereby realleged and fully incorporated herein 5. On December 18, 2013, in the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, in and for Osceola County, Florida, Case No. 12CF4485, Leann Kay Ottuso pled nolo contendere to one count of False Imprisonment and one count of Aggravated Battery Upon a Pregnant Person, both felonies, and was adjudicated guilty. IT IS THEREFORE CHARGED that Leann Kay Ottuso has violated one or more of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes and/or the Florida Administrative Code, which constitutes suf?cient grounds for the suspension or revocation of her license or appointment as a limited surety (bail bond) agent in this state: (a) Section 648.45(2)(a), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department shall deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued under chapter 648,Florida Statutes, or the Florida Insurance Code, if it?nds that the licensee lacks one or more of the quali?cations for the license or appointment as specified in chapter 648, Florida Statutes. (b) Section 648.34(2)(e), Florida Statutes, which requires a person to be of high character and approved integrity and to have not been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of any state, territory, or country, whether or not a judgment or

conviction has been entered, in order to qualify for licensure as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. (c) Section 648.45(2)(e), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department shall deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued under chapter 648, Florida Statutes, or the Insurance Code if the licensee had exhibited a demonstrable lack of?tness or trustworthiness to engage in the limited surety (bail bond) agent business. (d) Section 648.45(2)(k), Florida Statutes, which provides that the Department shall deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued under chapter 648, Florida Statutes, or the Insurance Code if the licensee has been found guilty of, or has pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a crime punishable by imprisonment of one (1) year or more under the law of any state, territory, or country, whether or not a judgment or conviction has been entered. WHEREFORE, Leann Kay Ottuso is hereby noti?ed that the Chief Financial Of?cer, through his designee, intends to enter an Order suspending or revoking her license and appointments or to impose such penalties as may be provided under the provisions of sections 648.45, 648.46, 648.49, 648.50, 648.51, 648.52, 648.525, and 648.53, Florida Statutes, and under the other referenced sections of the Florida Statutes as set out in this Administrative Complaint. DATED and SIGNED this Jr day of l:ebruu>w\,6,2o15. Gregory T omas Director, Agent & Agency Services

NOTICE OF RIGHTS You have the right to request a proceeding to contest this action by the Department pursuant to sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code. The proceeding request must be in writing, signed by you, and must be?led with the Department within twenty-one (21) days of your receipt of this notice. Completion of the attached Election of Proceeding form and a petition for administrative hearing are required. The request must be filed with Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, at the Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390. Your written response must be received by the Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on the twenty-first day after your receipt of this notice. Mailing the response on the twenty-?rst day will not preserve your right to a hearing. FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT YOUR WRITTEN RESPONSE IS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE WILL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF YOUR RIGHT TO REQUEST A PROCEEDING ON THE MATTERS ALLEGED HEREIN AND A FINAL ORDER OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. If you request a proceeding, you must provide information that complies with the requirements of Rule 28-106.2015, Florida Administrative Code. Speci?cally, your response must contain: (a) The name, address, telephone number, and facsimile number (if any) of the respondent (for the purpose of requesting a hearing in this matter, you are the "respondent").

(b) The name, address, telephone number, and facsimile number of the attorney or quali?ed representative of the respondent (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. (c) A statement requesting an administrative hearing identifying those material facts that are in dispute. If there are none, the petition must so indicate. (d) A statement of when the respondent received notice of the administrative complaint. (e) A statement including the?le number of the administrative complaint. If a hearing of any type is requested, you have the right to be represented by counsel or other quali?ed representative at your expense, to present evidence and argument, to call and cross-examine witnesses, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents by subpoena. If a proceeding is requested and there is no dispute of material fact, the provisions of section l20.57(2), Florida Statutes, apply. In this regard, you may submit oral or written evidence in opposition to the action taken by the Department or a written statement challenging the grounds upon which the Department has relied. While a hearing is normally not required in the absence of a dispute of fact, if you feel that a hearing is necessary, one will be conducted in Tallahassee, Florida, or by telephonic conference call upon your request. However, if you dispute material facts which are the basis for the Departments action, you must request an adversarial proceeding pursuant to sections 120.569 and l20.57(l), Florida Statutes. These proceedings are held before an administrative law judge of the State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. Unless the majority of witnesses are located elsewhere, the Department will request that the hearing be conducted in Tallahassee, Florida.

Failure to follow the procedure outlined with regard to your response to this notice may result in the request being denied. All prior oral communication or correspondence in this matter shall be considered free form agency action, and no such oral communication or correspondence shall operate as a valid request for an administrative proceeding. Any request for an administrative proceeding received before the date of this notice shall be deemed abandoned unless timely renewed in compliance with the guidelines as set out above. Mediation of this matter pursuant to section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available. No Department attorney will discuss this matter with you during the time frame in which you have to request a hearing.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Administrative Complaint and Election of Proceeding has been furnished to: Leann Kay Ottuso, Ace Pilot Bail Bonds, 1600 East Vine Street, Suite A, Kissimmee, Florida 34744; Lea y ttuso, 2113 Congress Lane, St. Cloud, Florida 34769; by Certified Mail this : _( day of )/ebylqnq[6«,mn5 H1 7105 2133 3535 BB25 77mm ll?].db E133 3 i3l:a 5026??EB Leah L. Marino Managing Attorney Department of Financial Services Division of Legal Services 612 Larson Building 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333 (850) 413-4227

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF: LEANN KAY OTTUSO CASE NO.: 132554-l3-AG ELECTION OF PROCEEDING I have received and have read the Administrative Complaint?led by the Florida Department offinancial Services ("Department") against me, including the Notice of Rights contained therein, and I understand my options. I am requesting disposition ofthis matter as indicated below. (CHOOSE ONE) 1. [ ] I do not dispute any ofthe Department s factual allegations and I do not desire a hearing. I understand that by waiving my right to a hearing, the Department may enter a?nal order that adopts the Administrative Complaint and imposes the sanctions sought, including suspending or revoking my licenses and appointments as may be appropriate. 2. l g9_r;9_tdispute any ofthe Department's factual allegations and I hereby elect a proceeding to be conducted in accordance with section l20.57(2), Florida Statutes. In this regard, I desire to (CHOOSE ONE): [ ] Submit a written statement and documentary evidence in lieu ofa hearing; or [ ] Personally attend a hearing conducted by a department hearing of?cer in Tallahassee; or [ ] Attend that same hearing by way ofa telephone conference call. 3. [ ] I Q dispute one or more of the Department's factual allegations. I hereby request a hearing pursuant to section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes, to be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings. I have attached to this election form the information required by Rule 28-106.2015, Florida Administrative Code, as speci?ed in subparagraph (c) of the Notice of Rights. Speci?cally, I have identi?ed the disputed issues of material fact. TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING, YOU MUST FILE YOUR RESPONSE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT. THE RESPONSE MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY AFTER YOUR RECEIPT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT. The address for?ling is Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390. Signature Date: Print Name Address: Date Administrative Complaint Received: If you are represented by an attorney or quali?ed Phone No.: representative, please attach to this election form his or her name, address, telephone and fax numbers Fax No.: E mail

Ed il, Ker From: To: Sent: Subject: Microsoft Outlook 'ACEPlLOTBA LBOND@YAHOO.COM' Thursday, February 19, 2015 3:38 PM Relayed: 132554-13 AGOTTUSO, Leann Kay: Delivery to these recipients or groups is complete, but no delivery notification was sent by the destination server: 'ACEP LOTBA LBOND@YAHOO.COM' (ACEPILOTBAILBOND@YAHOO.COM) <mai to:acep LOTBA LBOND@YAHOO.COM> Subject: 132554-13 AGOTTUSO, Leann Kay: EXHIBIT 8

FILED APR26 2013 DockeledbyJQ<i_Vl CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JEFF ATWATER STATEOF FLORIDA IN THE MATTER OF: LEANN KAY OTTUSO CASE NO.: 132554-l3-AG NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION COMES NOW the Chief Financial Officer, by and through his named designee, pursuant to Section 648.45(l), Florida Statutes, and issues this Order temporarily suspending all licenses and appointments heretofore issued to LEANN KAY OTTUSO, under Chapter 648, Florida Statutes, and as grounds therefore finds: 1. LEANN KAY OTTUSO is currently licensed in this state as a limited surety (bail bond) agent pursuant to Chapter 648, Florida Statutes. 2. At all times relevant to the dates and occurrences set forth herein, LEANN KAY OTTUSO, was licensed in this state as a limited surety (bail bond) agent. 3. On or about March 1, 2013, in the Circuit Court of Osceola County, State of Florida, Case Number 49 20l2~CF OO4485, you, LEANN KAY OTTUSO, were charged by Information with kidnapping with intent to inflict bodily harm or terrorize with a?rearm, aggravated battery upon a pregnant person, and tampering with a witness, all felonies.

4. Pursuant to Section 648.45(l), Florida Statutes, the Department shall, upon receipt of an information or indictment, immediately temporarily suspend any license or appointment issued under Chapter 648, Florida Statutes, when the licensee has been charged with a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or a crime punishable by imprisonment of one (1) year or more under the law of any state, territory, or country. Such suspension shall continue if the licensee has been found guilty of, or has pleaded guilty or no contest to, the crime, whether or not a judgment or conviction has been entered, during a pending appeal. A person may not effect any additional bail bonds after suspension of his license or appointment,however, he may discharge any liability on bonds effected prior to suspension. Notice is hereby given that the Department shall take prompt action to revoke the license of LEANN KAY OTTUSO in the event she pleads guilty, nolo contendere or is found guilty of this felony or any other lesser offense which is a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude or a crime punishable by imprisonment of one year or more under the law of any state, territory or country whether or not a judgment or conviction has been entered. WHEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: (a) That the bail bond agent license held by LEANN KAY OTTUSO, is hereby SUSPENDED. During the period of suspension LEANN KAY OTTUSO, may not engage in any transaction or business for which a license or appointment is required by Chapter 648, Florida Statutes. (b) That LEANN KAY OTTUSO, shall immediately cease and desist from writing, issuing, or soliciting any bail bonds in the State of Florida and she shall not effect any additional bail bonds. However, pursuant to Section 648.45(l), Florida Statutes, LEANN KAY OTTUSO, may discharge any liability on bonds effected prior to this suspension.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS You have the right to request a proceeding to contest this action by the Department of Financial Services ("Department") pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-106, Florida Administrative Code. The proceeding request must be in writing, signed by you, and must be filed with the Department within twenty-one (21) days of your receipt of this notice. Completion of the attached Election of Proceeding form and/or a petition for administrativehearing will suffice as a written request. The request must be filed with Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, at the Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390. Your written response must be received by the Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on the twenty?rstday after your receipt of this notice. Mailing the response on the twenty-first day will not preserve your right to a hearing. FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT YOUR WRITTEN RESPONSE IS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE WILL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF YOUR RIGHT TO REQUEST A PROCEEDING ON THE MATTERS ALLEGED HEREIN AND A FINAL ORDER OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. If you request a proceeding, you must provide information that complies with the requirements of Rule 28 106.20l5, Florida Administrative Code. As noted above, completion of the attached Election of Proceeding form conforms to these requirements. Speci?cally, your response must contain:

(a) The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any) of the respondent (for the purpose of requesting a hearing in this matter, you are the "respondent"). (b) The name, address, telephone number, facsimile number of the attorney or quali?ed representative of the respondent (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. (c) A statement requesting an administrative hearing identifying those material facts that are in dispute. If there are none, the petition must so indicate. (d) A statement of when the respondent received the notice of temporary suspension. (e) A statement including the?le number to the notice of temporary suspension. If a hearing of any type is requested, you have the right to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative at your expense, to present evidence and argument, to call and cross examinewitnesses, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents by subpoena. If a proceeding is requested and there is no dispute of material fact, the provisions of Section l20.57(2), Florida Statutes, apply. In this regard, you may submit oral or written evidence in opposition to the action taken by the Department or a written statement challenging the grounds upon which the Department has relied. While a hearing is normally not required in the absence of a dispute of fact, if you feel that a hearing is necessary, one will be conductedin Tallahassee, Florida, or by telephonic conference call upon your request.

\ However, if you dispute material facts which are the basis for the Department s action, you must request an adversarial proceeding pursuant to Sections 120.569 and l20.57(l), Florida Statutes. These proceedings are held before a State AdministrativeLaw Judge of the Division of Administrative Hearings. Unless the majority of witnesses are located elsewhere, the Department will request that the hearing be conducted in Tallahassee, Florida. Failure to follow the procedure outlined with regard to your response to this notice may result in the request being denied. All prior oral communicationor correspondence in this matter shall be considered freeform agency action, and no such oral communicationor correspondence shall operate as a valid request for an administrative proceeding. Any request for an administrative proceeding received prior to the date of this notice shall be deemed abandoned unless timely renewed in compliance with the guidelines as set out above. Mediation of this matter pursuant to Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available. No Department attorney will discuss this matter with you until the response has been received by the Department. Any party adversely affected by this Notice is also entitled to seek review of this Notice pursuant to Section 120.68, Florida Statutes, and Rule 9.110, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Review proceedings must be instituted by filing a petition or notice of appeal with Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, at 612 Larson Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390, and a copy of same with the appropriate District Court of Appeal within thirty (30) days of rendition of this Order. DATED AND SIGNED this Zlrmday of, 2013. x Gregory Thomas Director, Agent & Agency Services

CERTIFICATEOF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION has been furnished to: LEANN KAY OTTUSO, Ace Pilot Bail Bonds, 1600 E. Vine Street, Suite A, Kissirnmee, FL 34744; LEANN KAY OTTUSO,1254 TimberbendCircle, Orlando, FL 32824, by Certi?ed Mail this QM day of, 2013. Laura Anstead Managing Attorney Department of Financial Services Division of Legal Services 612 Larson Building 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333 (850) 413-4227

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF: LEANN KAY OTTU SO CASE NO.: 132554-I3-AG ELECTION OF PROCEEDING I have received and have read the Notice of Temporary Suspension?led by the Florida Department of Financial Services ("Department") against me, including the Notice of Rights contained therein, and I understand my options. I am requesting disposition ofthis matter as indicated below. (CHOOSE ONE) l.[] I do not dispute any of the Department s factual allegations and I do not desire a hearing. I understand that by waiving my right to a hearing, the Department may enter a?nal order that adopts the Notice of Temporary Suspension and imposes the sanctions sought, including suspending or revoking my licenses and appointments as may be appropriate. I do not dispute any of the Department's factual allegations and I hereby elect a proceeding to be conducted in accordance with Section l20.57(2), Florida Statutes. In this regard, I desire to (CHOOSE ONE): [ I Submit a written statement and documentary evidence in lieu ofa hearing; or [ I Personally attend a hearing conducted by a departmenthearing otiicer in Tallahassee; or [ ] Attend that same hearing by way of a telephone conferencecall. I Q dispute one or more of the Department's factual allegations. I hereby request a hearing pursuant to Section l20.57(l), Florida Statutes, to be held before the Division of Administrative Hearings. I have attached to this election form the information requiredby Rule 28-106.2015, Florida Administrative Code, as speci?ed in subparagraph (c) of the Notice of Rights. Speci?cally, I have identi?ed the disputed issues of material fact. TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING, YOU MUST FILE YOUR RESPONSE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. THE RESPONSE MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY AFTER YOUR RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION. The address for?ling is: Julie Jones, DFS Agency Clerk, Florida Department of Financial Services, 612 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390. Signature Date: Print Name Address: Date Administrative Complaint Received: Ifyou are represented by an attorney or quali?ed Phone No.: representative, please attach to this election form his or her name, address, telephone and fax numbers Fax No.: