Montana § 33-17-1204 Review And Approval Of Continuing Education Courses By Commissioner

Montana Statutes

§ 33-17-1204 — Review And Approval Of Continuing Education Courses By Commissioner

Montana § 33-17-1204

Title 33INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

Ch. 17INSURANCE PRODUCERS, ADJUSTERS, CONSULTANTS, AND ADMINISTRATORS

Part 12Insurance Producer and Consultant Continuing Education Act

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 33-17-1204 (2026).

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33-17-1204 . Review and approval of continuing education courses by commissioner.

(1)The commissioner shall approve only those continuing education courses, lectures, seminars, and instructional programs that the commissioner determines would improve the product knowledge, management, ethics, or marketing capability of the licensee. Course content, instructors, material, instructional format, and the sponsoring organization must be approved and periodically reviewed by the commissioner. The fee for approval of a course, lecture, seminar, or instructional program is listed in 33-2-708 (2). The commissioner shall also determine the number of credit hours to be awarded for completion of an approved continuing education activity.

(2)The commissioner may enter into a contract with a person to

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33-17-1204 . Review and approval of continuing education courses by commissioner. (1) The commissioner shall approve only those continuing education courses, lectures, seminars, and instructional programs that the commissioner determines would improve the product knowledge, management, ethics, or marketing capability of the licensee. Course content, instructors, material, instructional format, and the sponsoring organization must be approved and periodically reviewed by the commissioner. The fee for approval of a course, lecture, seminar, or instructional program is listed in 33-2-708 (2). The commissioner shall also determine the number of credit hours to be awarded for completion of an approved continuing education activity.
(2) The commissioner may enter into a contract with a person to review and recommend for approval continuing education courses, lectures, seminars, and instructional programs that the commissioner determines would improve the product knowledge, management, ethics, or marketing capability of the licensee.
(3) In conducting periodic review of course content, instructors, material, instructional format, or a sponsoring organization, the commissioner may exercise any investigative power of the commissioner provided for in 33-1-311 or 33-1-315 .
(4) If after review or investigation the commissioner determines an approved continuing education activity is not being operated in compliance with the standards established under this section, the commissioner may revoke approval, place the activity under probationary approval, or issue a cease and desist order under 33-1-318 .

Legislative History

En. Sec. 4, Ch. 622, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 316, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 227, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 380, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 38, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 271, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 7, L. 2023.