§ 58-33A-20. (Effective July 1, 2010) Resident license.
§ 58‑33A‑20. (Effective July 1, 2010) Resident license.
(a) Before issuing apublic adjuster license to an applicant under this section, the Commissionershall find that the applicant meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Is eligible todesignate this State as his or her home state or is a nonresident who is noteligible for a license under G.S. 58‑33A‑35.
(2) Has not committedany act that is a ground for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license asset forth in G.S. 58‑33A‑45.
(3) Is trustworthy,reliable, and of good reputation, evidence of which may be determined by theCommissioner.
(4) Is financiallyresponsible to exercise the license and has provided proof of financialresponsibility as required in G.S. 58‑33A‑50.
(5) Has paid the feesset forth in G.S. 58‑33‑125.
(6) Maintains an officein the home state of residence with public access by reasonable appointmentand/or regular business hours. This includes a designated office within a homestate of residence.
(b) In addition tosatisfying the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, an individualshall:
(1) Be at least 18 yearsof age; and
(2) Have successfullypassed the public adjuster examination.
(c) The Commissionermay require any documents reasonably necessary to verify the informationcontained in the application. (2009‑565, s. 1.)