1. (1) A producer may submit a written request to the commissioner to evaluate a training course or courses with components substantially similar to those required, and prohibited, by 33-20-807(2), MCA.

2. (2) The written request must:

   1. (a) be made within 12 months of the producer attending the course or courses to be considered;

   2. (b) be accompanied by a time-stamped syllabus or similar material that:

      1. (i) shows the content of the course or courses; and
      2. (ii) establishes the minimum length of training under 33-20-807(2)(b), (f)(i), or (f)(ii), MCA, as applicable;
   3. (c) include a narrative description, annotated syllabus, or similar cross-reference showing where each of the topics required by ARM 6.6.812(3)(b), as applicable to the producer, were addressed in the course or courses; and
   4. (d) contain a sworn statement that the course or courses did not include any information on marketing, sales techniques, or the specific aspects of a particular insurer's products.
3. (3) The commissioner will approve or deny the request within 60 days.

Authorizing statute(s): 33-1-313, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 33-20-807, MCA

History: NEW, 2021 MAR p. 1206, Eff. 10/1/21.