Qualifications for general lines agent’s license.

(1) The department may not grant or issue a license as general lines agent to any individual found by it to be untrustworthy or incompetent or who does not meet all of the following qualifications:

(a) The applicant is a natural person at least 18 years of age.

(b) The applicant is a United States citizen or legal alien who possesses work authorization from the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and is a bona fide resident of this state.

(c) The applicant’s place of business will be located in this state and he or she will be actively engaged in the business of insurance and will maintain a place of business, the location of which is identifiable by and accessible to the public.

(d) The license is not being sought for the purpose of writing or handling controlled business, in violation of s. 626.730.

(e) The applicant is qualified as to knowledge, experience, or instruction in the business of insurance and meets the requirements provided in s. 626.732.

(f) The applicant has passed any required examination for license required under s. 626.221.

(2) The department shall not grant, continue, renew, or permit to exist the license or appointment of a general lines agent unless the agent meets the requirements of subsection (1).