2014 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 40 INSURANCE
Article 55 PUBLIC ADJUSTERS LICENSING ACT
40-5506 Examination; retaking examination; when.

40-5506. Examination; retaking examination; when. (a) An applicant for a public adjuster license under this act shall pass a written examination, unless exempt from this requirement pursuant to K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 40-5507, and amendments thereto. 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 under rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner.

(b) The commissioner may make arrangements, including contracting with an outside testing service, for administering examinations.

(c) An applicant who fails to appear for the examination as scheduled or fails to pass the examination may retake the examination following a waiting period of not less than seven days following the date of the first examination. If the applicant again fails to satisfactorily complete the examination, the applicant may retake the examination following a waiting period of not less than seven days following the date of the second examination. If the applicant again fails to satisfactorily complete the examination, the applicant may retake the examination following a waiting period of not less than six months following the date of the third examination, except that following a waiting period of not less than two years following the date of the third examination, the applicant will be treated as a new applicant and new examination and waiting periods shall apply.

History: L. 2009, ch. 83, § 6; Apr. 23.