Section 0780-01-90-.07 - LICENSE RENEWAL(1) A multi-peril crop insurance adjuster shall renew such adjuster's license every other year on or before the end of the multi-peril crop insurance adjuster's birth month in order to continue to operate in this State. All applications for renewal shall contain the following:(a) A completed renewal form adopted by the commissioner and signed by the applicant;(b) Proof of completion of no less than twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education courses approved by the commissioner; and(c) A non-refundable renewal fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).(2)(a) A multi-peril crop insurance adjuster who allows the adjuster's license to lapse may , within twelve (12) months from the date of expiration, be issued a new multi-peril crop insurance adjuster license upon the commissioner's receipt of the request for renewal. However, a lapsed license fee in the amount of double the unpaid renewal fee shall be required, and the license shall be subject to any other penalties as provided by law, before the license will be renewed.(b) If the commissioner receives the request for reinstatement and the required lapsed license fee within sixty (60) days of the date the license lapsed, the commissioner shall reinstate the license retroactively to the date the license lapsed. If the commissioner receives the request for reinstatement and the required lapsed license fee after sixty (60) days, but within one (1) year of the date the license lapsed, the commissioner shall reinstate the license prospectively with the date the license is reinstated. If the person applies for reinstatement more than one (1) year from date of lapse, the person shall reapply for the license under this part.(3) A licensed multi-peril crop insurance adjuster that is unable to comply with license renewal procedures due to military service, a long-term medical disability, or some other extenuating circumstance, may request a waiver of those procedures. Upon such request, the commissioner may grant a waiver of any examination requirement, fine, or other sanction imposed for failure to comply with renewal procedures.(4) Unless directed otherwise by the Department, an applicant shall file the information required under this Rule with the commissioner by personal delivery or mail addressed to: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, 500 James Robertson Parkway, Davy Crockett Tower, Nashville, Tennessee 37243, Attention: Agent Licensing Section.(5) In order to ensure the prompt review and potential granting of a renewal application, applicants should file all information required under Paragraph (1) of this Rule thirty (30) days prior to the end of the multi-peril crop insurance adjuster's birth month.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-01-90-.07
Emergency rule filed January 29, 2010; effective through July 28, 2010. Emergency rule filed January 29 expired effective July 29, 2010; rule reverted to its reserved status. Original rule filed June 16, 2010; effective September 14, 2010.Authority: 2009 Public Acts, Chapter 476 and T.C.A. §§ 56-2-301 and 56-6-1001 et seq.