58-33A-20. Resident license.
(a) Before issuing a public adjuster license to an applicant under this section, the Commissioner shall find that the applicant meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Is eligible to designate this State as his or her home state or is a nonresident who is not eligible for a license under G.S. 58-33A-35.
(2) Has not committed any act that is a ground for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license as set forth in G.S. 58-33A-45.
(3) Is trustworthy, reliable, and of good reputation, evidence of which may be determined by the Commissioner.
(4) Is financially responsible to exercise the license and has provided proof of financial responsibility as required in G.S. 58-33A-50.
(5) Has paid the fees set forth in G.S. 58-33-125.
(6) Maintains an office in the home state of residence with public access by reasonable appointment and/or regular business hours. This includes a designated office within a home state of residence.
(b) In addition to satisfying the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, an individual shall:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age; and
(2) Have successfully passed the public adjuster examination.
(c) The Commissioner may require any documents reasonably necessary to verify the information contained in the application. (2009-565, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 33A - Public Adjusters.
§ 58-33A-1 - Purpose and scope.
§ 58-33A-10 - License required.
§ 58-33A-15 - Application for license.
§ 58-33A-20 - Resident license.
§ 58-33A-30 - Exemptions from examination.
§ 58-33A-35 - Nonresident license reciprocity.
§ 58-33A-45 - License denial, nonrenewal, or revocation.
§ 58-33A-50 - Bond or letter of credit.
§ 58-33A-55 - Continuing education.
§ 58-33A-60 - Public adjuster fees.
§ 58-33A-65 - Contract between public adjuster and insured.
§ 58-33A-70 - Escrow or trust accounts.
§ 58-33A-75 - Record retention.
§ 58-33A-80 - Standards of conduct of public adjusters.