State RegulationsNC specificDifficulty 1/5
A North Carolina producer missed the continuing education deadline and faces license lapse. Rather than allowing the license to lapse, what may the Commissioner do under North Carolina law?
Select an option to reveal the answer and the full 3-part explanation — free, no signup.
Answer & full 3-part explanation (select an option above, or peek)
Why B is correct
Under G.S. 58-33-130(c), a licensee who fails to complete the continuing education requirement has the license lapse, except that the Commissioner may grant an extension for good cause and/or charge an administrative fee of $75 in lieu of the lapse. Waivers are limited to narrow grounds such as military service or certified long-term medical disability.
Why the other options are wrong
- A) Retaking the examination is the consequence of failing the licensing exam itself, and the $50 supplemental fee relates to Med Supp/LTC qualification, not CE noncompliance.
- C) $1,000 to $5,000 is the forfeiture for willfully violating a cease-and-desist order under G.S. 58-63-50; it is not a continuing education sanction.
- D) G.S. 58-33-130(c) provides for an extension or the $75 fee in lieu of lapse; the statute does not add credit hours to future compliance periods.
Memory hook
Missed CE? Good cause or $75 keeps the license alive.