North Carolina General Statutes 58-33A-20. Resident license
(a) Before issuing a public adjuster license to an applicant under this section, the Commissioner shall find that the applicant meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Is eligible to designate this State as his or her home state or is a nonresident who is not eligible for a license under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-33A-35.
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 58-33A-20
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(2) Has not committed any act that is a ground for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license as set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-33A-45.
(3) Is trustworthy, reliable, and of good reputation, evidence of which may be determined by the Commissioner.
(4) Is financially responsible to exercise the license and has provided proof of financial responsibility as required in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-33A-50.
(5) Has paid the fees set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-33-125.
(6) Maintains an office in the home state of residence with public access by reasonable appointment and/or regular business hours. This includes a designated office within a home state of residence.
(b) In addition to satisfying the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, an individual shall:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age; and
(2) Have successfully passed the public adjuster examination.
(c) The Commissioner may require any documents reasonably necessary to verify the information contained in the application. (2009-565, s. 1.)