Ohio § 3905.16
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3905.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3905.16.
(A)(1) Except as provided in division (A)(2) of this section, any person licensed as an
agent under this chapter may at any time surrender any or all licenses held by the
person. (2) No agent shall surrender the agent's licenses if the superintendent of insurance
is investigating any allegation of wrongdoing by the agent or has initiated proceedings
under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code and notice of an opportunity for a hearing
has been issued to the agent, and any attempt to so surrender is invalid. (B)(1) If an agent's license is surrendered, revoked, suspended, canceled, or inactivated
by request, all appointments held by the agent are void. If a new license is issued to that person or if that person's previous license is
reinstated or renewed, any appointment of the person to represent an insurer must
be made in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. (2) If an agent's license is surrendered, revoked, or canceled and the person wishes
to apply for a new license, the person shall apply as a new agent and shall satisfy
all requirements for a new agent license including, if applicable, submitting to a
criminal records check under section 3905.051 of the Revised Code . (C)(1) Any agent, other than a business entity, who is no longer engaged in the business
of insurance in any capacity for which an agent's license is required may apply to
the superintendent for inactive status. The superintendent may grant such status only if the superintendent is satisfied
that the person is not engaged in and does not intend to engage in any of the activities
set forth in section 3905.02 of the Revised Code that requires an agent's license. (2) A person who has been granted inactive status is exempt from any continuing education
requirements imposed under this chapter. (3) The superintendent may adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised
Code to establish procedures for applying for inactive status, criteria used to determine
eligibility for such status, and standards and procedures for transferring from inactive
to active status. (D) The superintendent may suspend or revoke a license, or take any other disciplinary
action authorized by this chapter, regardless of whether the person is appointed or
otherwise authorized to represent an insurer or agent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3905.16
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3905.16 cover?
Section 3905.16 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 3905.16?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3905.16 apply to my situation?
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