§1696.  Examination

A.  An individual applying for a public adjuster license pursuant to this Part shall pass a written examination unless exempt pursuant to R.S. 22:1697, 1698, or 1699.  The examination shall test the knowledge of the individual concerning the duties and responsibilities of a public adjuster and the insurance laws and regulations of this state.  Examinations required by this Section shall be developed and conducted pursuant to rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner of insurance.

B.  The commissioner of insurance may make arrangements, including contracting with an outside testing service in accordance with R.S. 39:1551, for administering examinations and collecting the nonrefundable fees set forth in R.S. 22:821.

C.  Each individual applying for an examination shall remit a nonrefundable fee as prescribed by the commissioner of insurance as set forth in R.S. 22:821.

D.  An individual who fails to appear for the examination as scheduled or fails to pass the examination may reapply for an examination and shall remit all required fees and forms before being rescheduled for another examination.

Acts 2006, No. 806, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1210.96 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2011, No. 94, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2012.