- (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual may not act as an athlete agent in this state without holding a certificate of registration under section six or eight of this article.
(b) Before being issued a certificate of registration, an individual may act as an athlete agent in this state for all purposes except signing an agency contract, if:
- (1) A student-athlete or another person acting on behalf of the student-athlete initiates communication with the individual; and
- (2) Within seven days after an initial act as an athlete agent, the individual submits an application for registration as an athlete agent in this state.
- (c) An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract.