Section 10-108 - Same - Insurance other than life and health insurance and annuities. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-108. Same - Insurance other than life and health insurance and annuities.
 

(a)  Right to examination.- An individual applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license for insurance other than life insurance, health insurance, or annuities is entitled to be examined as provided in this section. 

(b)  Subjects and method of examination.- To determine the competence of an individual applicant as to the kind or subdivision of insurance for which the applicant wants to become licensed, the applicant shall pass a written examination that relates to that kind or subdivision of insurance. 

(c)  Regulations.- The Commissioner shall adopt reasonable regulations that specify: 

(1) the scope, type, conduct, and grading of the written examinations; 

(2) the frequency, times, and locations within the State where the written examinations will be held; and 

(3) the educational requirements for an individual applicant to be eligible to take a written examination. 

(d)  Proof of educational requirements; fee.- Before taking a written examination, an individual applicant shall: 

(1) (i) demonstrate to the Commissioner that the applicant has completed the educational requirements set out by the Commissioner; or 

(ii) submit to the Commissioner at the time of the examination an affidavit from the employer of the applicant stating facts that show compliance with the applicable requirements of § 10-104(e)(2) or (3) of this subtitle, if the applicant qualifies by meeting the experience requirements of § 10-104(e)(2) or (3) of this subtitle; and 

(2) pay the application fee required under § 2-112(a)(6)(iv) of this article. 

(e)  Grading of examinations.- All written examinations shall be graded within 30 days following the date of the examination. 

(f)  Retaking examination.- An individual applicant who fails an examination may not take another examination until at least 14 days after the date of the last examination that the applicant failed. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 177; 1995, ch. 36; 1996, ch. 271, § 2; ch. 370, § 2; 1997, ch. 656, § 5; 2001, ch. 731, § 1; 2002, ch. 19, § 9; 2003, ch. 21, § 6.]