1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 33
  3. CHAPTER 17
  4. Part 2
  5. 33-17-201 License required of insurance producer -- forms -- background examinations

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 33. INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

CHAPTER 17. INSURANCE PRODUCERS, ADJUSTERS, CONSULTANTS, AND ADMINISTRATORS

Part 2. Licensing and Appointment of Insurance Producers and Navigators

License Required Of Insurance Producer -- Forms -- Background Examinations

33-17-201. License required of insurance producer -- forms -- background examinations. (1) A person may not sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance or act as an insurance producer in this state unless licensed as an insurance producer under this chapter.

(2) The commissioner may prescribe by rule and make available the forms required in connection with application for, issuance, continuation, suspension, or termination of a license.

(3) All resident applicants shall undergo prelicensing background examinations. The applicant or insurer shall pay the cost of the background examinations.

History: En. Secs. 147, 151, Ch. 286, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 40-3303(part), 40-3307; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 518, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 11, Sp. L. March 1986; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 409, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 480, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 285, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 713, L. 1989; (6)En. Sec. 4, Ch. 713, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 427, L. 2003.