2013 Maryland Code
INSURANCE
§ 10-108 - Examinations -- Insurance other than life and health insurance and annuities

§10-108.

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

(f) 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.