1. I. Before issuing a public adjuster license to an applicant under this section, the commissioner shall find that the applicant:

   1. (a) Is eligible to designate this state as his or her home state or is a nonresident who is not eligible for a license under RSA 402-D:8.
   2. (b) Has not committed any act that is a ground for denial, suspension, or revocation of license set forth in RSA 402-D:10.
   3. (c) Is trustworthy, reliable, and of good reputation, evidence of which may be determined by the commissioner.
   4. (d) Is financially responsible to exercise the license and has provided proof of financial responsibility as required in RSA 402-D:11.
   5. (e) Has paid the fees set forth in RSA 400-A:29.
   6. (f) Maintains an office in this state with public access during regular business hours.
   7. (g) Is at least 18 years of age.
   8. (h) Has successfully passed the public adjuster examination.
   9. (i) Possesses a minimum of 5 years experience in the insurance business, with some of that experience involving claims adjusting, or other experience considered sufficient by the commissioner.
2. II. The commissioner may require any documents reasonably necessary to verify the information contained in the application.

Source. 2006, 9:1, eff. May 2, 2006.