§ 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.)