(1) A surplus line broker shall not engage in any act prohibited by RCW 48.05.465(2), 48.43.335(2), and chapter 48.30 RCW.

     (2) A surplus line broker is entitled to the immunities granted under RCW 48.43.105 and 48.50.070.

     (3) The rights and prohibitions applicable to insurance producers contained in RCW 48.30.260, 48.30.270, and 48.62.121 also apply to surplus line brokers.

     (4) The exemption for taxes and fees in RCW 48.62.151 does not apply to surplus line brokers.

[2009 c 162 § 8.]

NOTES:

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