R592. Insurance, Title and Escrow Commission.R592-7. Title Insurance Continuing Education.
R592-7-1. Authority.
This rule is promulgated by the Title and Escrow Commission pursuant to Subsection 31A-2-404(2)(a)(iii).
R592-7-2. Purpose and Scope.
(1) The purpose of this rule is to:
(a) adopt continuing education requirements for approving a continuing education course under Subsection 31A-2-404(2)(a)(iii);
(b) delegate authority from the Commission to the commissioner to approve a continuing education course related to a title licensee; and
(c) exempt a title licensee from the requirements of Subsection R590-142-4(2)(c).
(2) This rule applies to:
(a) a title licensee; and
(b) a continuing education provider related to title insurance.
(3) This rule does not apply to an individual who has met the continuing education requirements under Subsection 31A-23a-202(3)(b)(iii)(C).
R592-7-3. Definitions.
Terms used in this rule are defined in Sections 31A-1-301, 31A-2-402, and Rule R590-142. An additional term is defined as follows:.
(1) "Continuing education course" means a continuing education course related to title insurance.
R592-7-4. Continuing Education Course and Approval.
(1) The Commission delegates to the commissioner the authority to approve a continuing education course under Subsection 31A-2-404(2)(e).
(2) The commissioner shall use the requirements of Rule R590-142, Continuing Education Rule, when considering a request for a continuing education course approval.
(3) When the commissioner approves a continuing education course, the course:
(a) is considered approved by the Commission and has concurrence of the commissioner under Subsection 31A-2-404(2)(e) and Subsection R592-7-4(1); and
(b) is added to the department's approved course list.
(4) The commissioner shall provide a report to the Commission on a quarterly basis listing continuing education courses approved during the prior quarter.
(5) If the commissioner disapproves a continuing education course, the commissioner shall:
(a) remove the course from the department's approved course list; and
(b) notify the course provider of the disapproved course.
R592-7-5. Course Submission.
A continuing education provider shall submit to the commissioner a request for approval of a continuing education course under Section 31A-23a-202 and Rule R590-142.
R592-7-6. Licensee Course Requirements.
(1) The continuing education credit hours required for the renewal of a title insurance producer license under Subsections 31A-23a-202(3)(b)(iii)(A) and (B), may be satisfied by completing an approved course that is:
(a) related to title insurance, escrow, real estate, or ethics; and
(b) categorized by the commissioner as:
(i) title;
(ii) title ethics; or
(iii) ethics.
(2) The restrictions under Subsection R590-142-4(2)(c) do not apply to a title licensee.
(3) A title licensee may obtain required credit hours through one or more insurers.
R592-7-7. Severability.
If any provision of this rule, Rule R592-7, or its application to any person or situation is held invalid, such invalidity does not affect any other provision or application of this rule that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. The remainder of this rule shall be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
KEY: title insurance continuing education
Date of Last Change: September 8, 2021
Notice of Continuation: June 10, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 31A-2-308; 31A-2-402; 31A-2-404; 31A-23a-202
