Ch. 370

1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

[(d)] (E) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the applicant must
pass an examination given by the Commissioner under this subtitle.

(2)     The following applicants are not required to take an examination:

(i) an applicant for a certificate of qualification to act as an agent only
for selling credit life insurance or credit accident and health insurance or both to a
borrower of money or buyer of goods in connection with a loan or credit transaction;

(ii) an applicant for a certificate of qualification to act as an agent for
a dental plan organization if the applicant for compensation solicited, procured, or
negotiated contracts for dental plan organizations continuously from July 1, 1988, to June
30, 1989;

(iii) an applicant for a certificate of qualification to act as an agent for
a nonprofit health service plan if the applicant for compensation solicited, procured, or
negotiated contracts for nonprofit health service plans continuously from July 1, 1988, to
June 30, 1989; or

(iv) an applicant for a certificate of qualification to act as an agent for
a health maintenance organization if the applicant for compensation solicited, procured,
or negotiated contracts for health maintenance organizations continuously from July 1,
1988, to June 30, 1989.

(3)     The Commissioner may waive the examination requirement of this
section for an applicant who:

(i) 1. has been conferred the Chartered Life Underwriter (C.L.U.)
designation by the American College of Life Underwriters; and

[(ii)]2. is a member in good standing of the American Society of
Chartered Life Underwriters; OR

(II) HAS BEEN CONFERRED THE DESIGNATION OF FELLOW OF THE
SOCIETY OF ACTUARIES.

10-108.

(a)     An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a certificate of qualification for
insurance other than life insurance, health insurance, annuities, or limited lines is entitled
to be examined as provided in this section.

(b)     [The Commissioner shall give examinations to applicants at least once every
30 days at the times and places that the Commissioner determines.

(c)     An applicant shall pay to the Commissioner a fee of $15 for each examination.

(d)] To determine the competence of the applicant as to the kind or subdivision of
insurance for which the applicant wants to become qualified, the applicant shall pass a
written examination that relates to that kind or subdivision of insurance.

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