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  1. 1A Louisiana resident applies for an individual bail-bond producer license. What is the minimum statutory age?

    1. A. 18 years
    2. B. 19 years
    3. C. 21 years
    4. D. 25 years

    Answer: A

    Explanation: R.S. 22:1546(A)(1) requires the commissioner to find that the individual “Is at least eighteen years of age.” The applicant therefore meets the age element at 18.

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — R.S. 22:1546(A)(1)

  2. 2Does possession of a Louisiana producer license, by itself, authorize the holder to commit an insurance carrier?

    1. A. Yes, for every line shown on the license
    2. B. Yes, but only for bail bonds
    3. C. No, the license itself creates no such authority
    4. D. No, unless the producer is a resident

    Answer: C

    Explanation: R.S. 22:1542(8) states, “The license itself does not create any authority, actual, apparent, or inherent, in the holder to represent or commit an insurance carrier.”

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — R.S. 22:1542(8)

  3. 3Who has sole authority to determine the sufficiency of security posted as a surety-company appearance bond in Louisiana?

    1. A. The district attorney
    2. B. The clerk of court
    3. C. The commissioner of insurance
    4. D. The bail agent

    Answer: C

    Explanation: C.Cr.P. Art. 322 provides that sufficiency of such security “shall be determined solely by the commissioner of insurance.”

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — § 322

  4. 4How often must a Louisiana licensed insurance producer file an application to renew the producer license?

    1. A. Every year
    2. B. Every two years
    3. C. Every three years
    4. D. Every four years

    Answer: B

    Explanation: R.S. 22:1547(C)(1) states, “Every licensed producer shall file an application for renewal of his license every two years.”

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — R.S. 22:1547(C)(1)

  5. 5Which court may fix bail in all cases throughout its territorial jurisdiction?

    1. A. A justice of the peace
    2. B. A mayor's court
    3. C. A district court with criminal jurisdiction
    4. D. A traffic court

    Answer: C

    Explanation: C.Cr.P. Art. 314(A)(1) gives district courts and their commissioners having criminal jurisdiction authority to fix bail “in all cases.”

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — § 314(A)(1)

  6. 6A surety company signs an agreement under which another party will reimburse losses on a bail undertaking. Is that indemnity contract enforceable in Louisiana?

    1. A. Yes, it is expressly valid and enforceable
    2. B. Only if the defendant is convicted
    3. C. Only if the court becomes a party
    4. D. No, bail indemnity contracts are void

    Answer: A

    Explanation: C.Cr.P. Art. 322 states, “A contract to indemnify a surety company against loss on a bail undertaking is valid and enforceable.”

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — § 322

  7. 7For ordinary producer-license violations under R.S. 22:1554, what is the commissioner's maximum fine for each violation?

    1. A. $250
    2. B. $500
    3. C. $1,000
    4. D. $5,000

    Answer: B

    Explanation: R.S. 22:1554(A) permits “a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars for each violation occurring,” subject to the separate annual aggregate cap.

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — R.S. 22:1554(A)

  8. 8A justice of the peace is asked to fix bail in a capital case. Does Louisiana law grant that authority?

    1. A. Yes, for any capital case
    2. B. Yes, if the prosecutor agrees
    3. C. No, justices of the peace are limited to cases not capital or necessarily punishable at hard labor
    4. D. No, justices of the peace may never fix bail

    Answer: C

    Explanation: C.Cr.P. Art. 314(A)(5) authorizes justices of the peace only “in cases not capital or necessarily punishable at hard labor.”

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — § 314(A)(5)

  9. 9Which form satisfies Louisiana's basic requirement for a bail undertaking?

    1. A. An oral undertaking entered in open court
    2. B. A written undertaking
    3. C. A notarized undertaking in authentic form
    4. D. A recorded undertaking bearing a mortgage certificate

    Answer: B

    Explanation: C.Cr.P. Art. 328(A)(1) requires that the bail undertaking “Be in writing.”

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — § 328(A)(1)

  10. 10What minimum examination score must a Louisiana insurance-producer applicant achieve to pass?

    1. A. 65%
    2. B. 69%
    3. C. 70%
    4. D. 75%

    Answer: C

    Explanation: R.S. 22:1545(A) provides, “The applicant shall pass the examination if he achieves a score of at least seventy percent.” A 69% score does not qualify.

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — R.S. 22:1545(A)

Topics in this practice bank

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  • Insurance Regulation
    • Licensing
    • Licensing / Types of licenses (22:1547, 1962(F))
    • Licensing / Types of licenses (22:1547, 1962(F)) / Individual producer (22:1542(6), 1546(A))
    • Licensing / Types of licenses (22:1547, 1962(F)) / Business entity (22:1542(2), 1546(B))
    • Licensing / Types of licenses (22:1547, 1962(F)) / Resident versus nonresident (22:1546, 1548, 1560)
    • Licensing / Types of licenses (22:1547, 1962(F)) / Temporary (22:1553)
    • Licensing / Maintenance and duration
    • Licensing / Maintenance and duration / Expiration (22:1547(B))
    • Licensing / Maintenance and duration / Renewal (22:1547(C))
    • Licensing / Maintenance and duration / Change of name, address, telephone number (22:1547(G))
    • Licensing / Maintenance and duration / Assumed names (22:1552)
    • Licensing / Maintenance and duration / Reporting of actions (22:1563)
    • Licensing / Disciplinary actions
    • Licensing / Disciplinary actions / Hearings (22:1968, 2191, 2193-2195, 2197, 2198, 2204-2208)
    • Licensing / Disciplinary actions / Cease and desist order (22:1969)
    • Licensing / Disciplinary actions / License probation, suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue or renew (22:1554)
    • Licensing / Disciplinary actions / Penalties with or without suspension of license (22:1969, 1970)
    • State regulation
    • State regulation / Commissioner's general duties and powers (22:2, 1967)
    • State regulation / Company regulation
    • State regulation / Company regulation / Certificate of authority (22:65, 66)
    • State regulation / Company regulation / Rates (22:1451, 1457)
    • State regulation / Company regulation / Unfair claims settlement practices (22:1964(14))
    • State regulation / Company regulation / Appointment (22:1558)
    • State regulation / Company regulation / Termination of appointment (22:1559)
    • State regulation / Producer regulation
    • State regulation / Producer regulation / Controlled business (22:1544(C))
    • State regulation / Producer regulation / Shared commissions (22:1557)
    • State regulation / Producer regulation / Payment to unlicensed entities (22:1562)
    • State regulation / Unfair trade practices (22:1964)
    • State regulation / Unfair trade practices (22:1964) / Misrepresentation (22:1964(1, 18))
    • State regulation / Unfair trade practices (22:1964) / False advertising (22:1964(2))
    • State regulation / Unfair trade practices (22:1964) / Defamation (22:1964(3))
    • State regulation / Unfair trade practices (22:1964) / Boycott, coercion and intimidation (22:1964(4))
    • State regulation / Unfair trade practices (22:1964) / Unfair discrimination (22:1964(7))
    • State regulation / Unfair trade practices (22:1964) / Rebating (22:1964(8))
    • State regulation / Examination of books and records (22:1967, 1981, 1990)
    • State regulation / Insurance fraud (22:1921-1929, 1964(13))
    • State regulation / Privacy of Consumer Financial Information (37:XIII.9903-.9953)
    • Federal regulation
    • Federal regulation / Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681-1681d)
    • Federal regulation / Fraud and false statements (18 USC 1033, 1034)
  • The Legal Framework
    • Authority
    • Authority / Express
    • Authority / Implied
    • Authority / Apparent
    • Contracts
    • Contracts / Elements of a legal contract
    • Contracts / Elements of a legal contract / Offer and acceptance
    • Contracts / Elements of a legal contract / Consideration
    • Contracts / Elements of a legal contract / Competent parties
    • Contracts / Elements of a legal contract / Legal purpose
    • Contracts / Classifications of contracts
    • Contracts / Classifications of contracts / Formal and informal
    • Contracts / Classifications of contracts / Unilateral and bilateral
    • Contracts / Classifications of contracts / Executory and executed contracts
    • Contracts / Classifications of contracts / Express and implied
    • Contracts / Concealment
    • Contracts / Fraud
    • Court jurisdictions
    • Court jurisdictions / Original jurisdiction
    • Court jurisdictions / Original jurisdiction / Territorial
    • Court jurisdictions / Original jurisdiction / Subject-matter
    • Court jurisdictions / Original jurisdiction / Personal
    • Court jurisdictions / Appellate jurisdiction
    • Terminology
    • Terminology / Acquit
    • Terminology / Adjudicate
    • Terminology / Arraignment
    • Terminology / Capital offense
    • Terminology / Conviction
    • Terminology / Custody
    • Terminology / Defendant
    • Terminology / Disposition
    • Terminology / Extradition
    • Terminology / Felony
    • Terminology / Fugitive
    • Terminology / Hearing
    • Terminology / Incarceration
    • Terminology / Indictment
    • Terminology / Misdemeanor
    • Terminology / Recognizance
    • Terminology / Suspend
    • Terminology / Warrant
    • Terminology / Writ
  • Bail Bond Principles and Practices
    • Parties to a surety bond
    • Parties to a surety bond / Principal
    • Parties to a surety bond / Principal / Indemnitor for principal
    • Parties to a surety bond / Principal / Indemnity agreement
    • Parties to a surety bond / Obligee
    • Parties to a surety bond / Surety
    • Duties of bail producer
    • Duties of bail producer / Approval
    • Duties of bail producer / Premium receipt
    • Types of bonds
    • Types of bonds / Personal surety bond (C. Cr. P. Art. 315-321)
    • Types of bonds / Corporate surety bond (C. Cr. P. Art. 314)
    • Types of bonds / Criminal defendant bonds
    • Types of bonds / Criminal defendant bonds / Bail
    • Types of bonds / Criminal defendant bonds / Appeal
    • Types of bonds / Criminal defendant bonds / Property bond
    • Types of bonds / Criminal defendant bonds / Nonsurety/cash
    • Procedure
    • Procedure / Application for bond (surety/defendant contract)
    • Procedure / Collateral security
    • Procedure / Premium rate (22:1443)
    • Procedure / Surety contract
    • Procedure / Posting the bond
    • Court procedures
    • Court procedures / Court appearances
    • Court procedures / Court appearances / Arraignment
    • Court procedures / Court appearances / Trial
    • Court procedures / Court appearances / Appeal
    • Court procedures / Conditions of bail (C. Cr. P. Art. 326)
    • Court procedures / Conditions of bail (C. Cr. P. Art. 326) / Prior to trial (C. Cr. P. Art. 330, 331)
    • Court procedures / Conditions of bail (C. Cr. P. Art. 326) / After conviction (C. Cr. P. Art. 332)
    • Court procedures / Conditions of bail (C. Cr. P. Art. 326) / Pending appeal
    • Court procedures / Failure to appear (15:85)
    • Court procedures / Revocation of bail
    • Release of surety
    • Release of surety / Surrender of principal (defendant) (C. Cr. P. Art. 345)
    • Release of surety / Exoneration of bond
    • Release of surety / Return of collateral
    • Bond forfeiture
    • Bond forfeiture / Motion
    • Bond forfeiture / Notice to defendant and sureties
    • Bond forfeiture / Judgment
    • Bond forfeiture / Dispersal of funds
    • Bond forfeiture / Time limits for appeal
    • Bond forfeiture / Arrest after forfeiture

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