545. Notwithstanding section 128 and paragraph 2 of section 223, a natural person who, on 20 June 1998, holds a certificate issued under the Act respecting market intermediaries (chapter I‐15.1) authorizing that person to act as an agent in insurance of persons or a damage insurance agent may, within two years from 19 July 1999, register as an independent representative. An insurer whose products are distributed through an independent representative referred to in the first paragraph is not required, by virtue of that fact, to register with the Authority.
1998, c. 37, s. 545; 2002, c. 45, s. 499; 2004, c. 37, s. 90.