Section 26.1-26.8-04 - Application for resident licenseAn individual applying for a resident public adjuster license shall submit to the commissioner a completed uniform individual application and declare under penalty of denial, suspension, or revocation of the license that the statements made in the application are true, correct, and complete to the best of the individual's knowledge and belief. The commissioner shall approve the application if the commissioner determines the individual:
1. Is at least eighteen years of age;2. Has a principal place of residence or principal place of business in this state;3. Has not committed an act that is a ground for denial, suspension, or revocation set forth in section 26.1-26.8-10;4. Has paid the resident licensing fee, not to exceed one hundred dollars, prescribed by the commissioner;5. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, has passed the examinations required by section 26.1-26.8-07;6. Is trustworthy, reliable, and of good reputation;7. Is financially responsible to exercise the license and has provided proof of financial responsibility, as required in section 26.1-26.8-11;8. Maintains an office in this state, with public access to the office by reasonable appointment or regular business hours; and9. Has completed a criminal history record check as provided in section 12-60-24. a. All costs associated with the criminal history record check under this section are the responsibility of the applicant.b. This subsection does not apply to license continuation under section 26.1-26.8-09 or to an individual who applies for a public adjuster license within twelve months following the cancellation or expiration of a valid resident public adjuster license issued by the department, unless the license was suspended or revoked.c. The commissioner may make arrangements, including contracting with an outside service, for the collection and transmission of fingerprints for conducting criminal history record checks.Added by S.L. 2019, ch. 239 (HB 1219),§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.