Montana § 33-17-502 Prohibition On Representation As Consultant -- Receiving Fee

Montana Statutes

§ 33-17-502 — Prohibition On Representation As Consultant -- Receiving Fee

Montana § 33-17-502

Title 33INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

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

Part 5Consultants

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 33-17-502 (2026).

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33-17-502 . Prohibition on representation as consultant -- receiving fee.

(1)A person not licensed as an insurance consultant in this state who identifies or represents to the public that the person is an insurance consultant without having been licensed as an insurance consultant under this part or a person who uses any other designation or title that is likely to mislead the public and represents to the public that the person has particular insurance qualifications other than those for which the person may be otherwise licensed or otherwise qualified may be fined pursuant to 33-1-317 .

(2)A person not licensed as an insurance consultant with respect to the relevant kinds of insurance who receives a fee for examining, appraising, reviewing, or evaluating any insurance policy, annuity or

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33-17-502 . Prohibition on representation as consultant -- receiving fee. (1) A person not licensed as an insurance consultant in this state who identifies or represents to the public that the person is an insurance consultant without having been licensed as an insurance consultant under this part or a person who uses any other designation or title that is likely to mislead the public and represents to the public that the person has particular insurance qualifications other than those for which the person may be otherwise licensed or otherwise qualified may be fined pursuant to 33-1-317 .
(2) A person not licensed as an insurance consultant with respect to the relevant kinds of insurance who receives a fee for examining, appraising, reviewing, or evaluating any insurance policy, annuity or pension contract, plan, or program or who makes recommendations or gives advice with regard to any insurance policy, annuity or pension contract, plan, or program without first having been licensed by the commissioner as an insurance consultant may be fined pursuant to 33-1-317 .
(3) This part does not apply to:
(a) licensed attorneys at law in this state acting in their professional capacity; or
(b) an actuary or a certified public accountant who provides information, recommendations, advice, or services in a professional capacity if neither the actuary nor the certified public accountant or the actuary's or certified public accountant's employer receives any compensation directly or indirectly on account of any insurance, bond, annuity or pension contract that results in whole or part from that information, recommendation, advice, or services.

Legislative History

En. 40-3340, 40-3348 by Secs. 2, 10, Ch. 144, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 40-3340, 40-3348; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 86, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 613, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 713, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 44, Ch. 227, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 427, L. 2003.