(1) A “public adjuster apprentice” is any person who is not a licensed public adjuster, who is employed by or has a contract with a licensed and appointed public adjuster in good standing with the department or a public adjusting firm that employs at least one licensed and appointed public adjuster in good standing with the department to assist a public adjuster in conducting business under the license, and who satisfies the requirements of s. 626.8651. (2) A public adjuster apprentice must work with a licensed and appointed public adjuster for a period of 12 months as set forth in this section, and must otherwise be in full compliance with this chapter, prior to being eligible for appointment as a licensed public adjuster.
