(1) The commissioner shall by rule establish minimum continuing education requirements for the renewal or reissuance of a license to an insurance producer.

     (2) The commissioner shall require that continuing education courses will be made available on a statewide basis in order to ensure that persons residing in all geographical areas of this state will have a reasonable opportunity to attend such courses.

     (3) The continuing education requirements must be appropriate to the license for the lines of authority specified in RCW 48.17.170 or by rule.

[2009 c 162 § 17; 2007 c 117 § 10; 2005 c 223 § 7; 1994 c 131 § 4; 1988 c 248 § 9; 1979 ex.s. c 269 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 47; 1967 c 150 § 19; 1961 c 194 § 4; 1947 c 79 § .17.15; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.17.15.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2009 c 162: See note following RCW 48.03.020.

     Effective date, implementation -- 1979 ex.s. c 269: See note following RCW 48.14.010.

     Severability -- 1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.