Section 2105.1 - Definitions(a) "Class" means a presentation of course material to a specific group of enrolled students.(b) "Classroom" means a prelicensing or continuing education place of instruction with sufficient space designed so that instructor(s) and students can communicate face-to-face in a physical facility with a high degree of privacy and relative freedom from outside interferences. Computer instruction is not considered a classroom per Section 1810.7 of the California Insurance Code (CIC).(c) "Commissioner" means the California Insurance Commissioner.(d) "Course" means education taken or given to satisfy the requirements of Insurance Code section 1810.7(a).(e) "Department" means the California Department of Insurance.(f) Electronic Filing" means the submission of provider rosters and class presentation schedules to the Department by a provider using the Department website, electronic flat file, diskette, compact disc (CD), or digital versatile disc (DVD), or other electronic technology compatible with Department technology.(g) "Electronic Signature" means a CDI assigned provider log-in/-out number that allows providers to submit class presentation schedules and provider rosters online or by other electronic means. For the purpose of section 2105.7(c), "Electronic Signature" means a provider assigned student log-in/-out number that allows providers to monitor student activity.(h) "Fee Schedule" means the bulletin issued pursuant to Insurance Code section 12978 entitled State of California, Department of Insurance, Schedule of Fees and Charges.(i) "Instructor" means a person who teaches a course to students on behalf of an approved provider.(j) "Original signature" means the provider director's actual signature. Original signatures are required on the Prelicensing/Continuing Education Program, Provider Certification/Renewal Application, Form 446-2, and the Bail Course Approval/Renewal Application, Form LIC001B, when these forms are submitted in a paper format rather than on-line. A provider may utilize either a controlled signature stamp, a computer generated signature, or appoint an authorized designee for purposes of signing any other forms. Prior to using either a signature stamp or a computer generated signature, the provider must submit to the Department a letter thoroughly explaining the steps that the provider has taken to ensure the security of either the stamp or computer generated signature. Prior to utilizing an authorized designee, the provider must submit to the Department a list of the names of the persons so authorized, along with a sample of each person's signature or computer generated signature.(k) "Provider" means an individual or business entity who offers prelicensing or continuing bail education courses to students or prospective students.(l) "Provider director" means the individual employed by a provider who the provider has designated as the person responsible for administering the provider's prelicensing and continuing education business.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 10, § 2105.1
1. New article 2.1 (sections 2105.1-2105.19) and section filed 8-20-2007; operative 9-19-2007 (Register 2007, No. 34). Note: Authority cited: Section 1812, Insurance Code. Reference: Section 1810.7, Insurance Code.
1. New article 2.1 (sections 2105.1-2105.19) and section filed 8-20-2007; operative 9-19-2007 (Register 2007, No. 34).