(a) Unless an agent has completed eight hours of professional training related to a Medicare-related product, an agent may not:

1. (1) sell, solicit, negotiate, or receive an application or contract for the Medicare-related product in this state; or
2. (2) represent an insurer in relation to the Medicare-related product in this state.

(b) The training required under Subsection (a) may be used to satisfy the continuing education requirements established under Subchapter B.

Redesignated from Insurance Code, Subchapter D, Chapter 4004 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(41), eff. September 1, 2011.