33-17-1203. Continuing education -- basic requirements -- exceptions. (1) Unless exempt under subsection (3):
     (a) an individual licensed to act as an insurance producer, adjuster, or consultant other than an individual licensed for limited lines credit insurance shall, during each 24-month period, complete at least 24 credit hours of approved continuing education;
     (b) an individual licensed to act as an insurance producer only for limited lines credit insurance shall, during each biennium, complete 5 credit hours of approved continuing education in the areas of insurance law, ethics, or limited lines credit insurance;
     (c) an individual licensed as an insurance producer, adjuster, or consultant shall, during each biennium, complete at least 1 credit hour of approved continuing education on changes in Montana insurance statutes and administrative rules.
     (2) The commissioner may, for good cause, grant an extension of time, not to exceed 1 year, during which the requirements imposed by subsection (1) may be completed.
     (3) The minimum continuing education requirements do not apply to:
     (a) an individual holding a temporary license issued under 33-17-216; or
     (b) an insurance producer, adjuster, or consultant otherwise exempted by the commissioner.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 622, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 98, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 456, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 531, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 472, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 7, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 106, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 427, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 38, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 469, L. 2005.