Any insurance producer or title insurance agent soliciting, negotiating, or procuring an application for insurance or health care services in this state must make a good faith effort to determine whether the entity that is issuing the coverage is:

     (1) Authorized to transact insurance or health coverage in this state; or

     (2) Conducting business through a surplus line broker licensed under chapter 48.15 RCW.

[2007 c 117 § 6; 2003 c 250 § 6.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- 2003 c 250: See note following RCW 48.01.080.