Qualifying agents for corporations; background investigations.

1. A person who holds a license may change his or her status to that of a qualifying agent for a corporate licensee without taking the written examination, if the transfer is within the same category of license. The Board may require a background investigation of any person whose status has changed pursuant to this section if: (a) The most recent background investigation was completed more than 18 months before the change in status; or (b) There has been any complaint filed against the person with the Board. 2. If a person who is applying for a license for himself or herself previously held a license in the same category and surrendered it to become a qualifying agent for a corporation, the Board may require a background investigation if: (a) The most recent background investigation was completed more than 18 months before the person applied for the license for himself or herself; or (b) There has been any complaint filed against the person with the Board.