(1)    Issuance of license. Except as provided in s. 628.095 or 628.097, the commissioner may issue a temporary license as an intermediary for a period of not more than 12 months to the personal representative of a deceased or mentally disabled intermediary, or to a person designated by an intermediary who is otherwise disabled or has entered active duty in the U.S. armed forces, in order to give time for more favorable sale of the goodwill of a business owned by the intermediary, for the recovery or return of the intermediary, or for the orderly training and licensing of new personnel for the intermediary’s business.

   (2)   Limitation on authority. The commissioner may by order limit the authority of any temporary licensee in any way deemed necessary to protect insureds and the public. The commissioner may require the temporary licensee to have a suitable sponsor who is a licensed intermediary or insurer and who assumes full legal responsibility for all acts and omissions of the temporary licensee, may impose special bonding requirements and may impose other similar requirements designed to protect insureds and the public.

   (3)   Examinations. The commissioner may administer an examination as a prerequisite to the issuance of a temporary license.

   (4)   Duration of license. The commissioner may by order revoke a temporary license if the interests of insureds or the public are endangered. A temporary license may not be extended beyond the initial period specified under sub. (1). A temporary license may not continue after the owner or the personal representative disposes of the business.

   (5)   Fees. The fees for a temporary license are the same as for a permanent license.

   (6)   Status of temporary licensee. A temporary licensee is a fully qualified intermediary for all purposes other than the process of licensing, the duration of the license and the limits imposed under sub. (2).