(a) For purposes of this section, an "exempt business entity" means a business entity which is exempt from the requirements of being licensed under §535.5(g) of this chapter (relating to License Not Required) and §1101.355(d) of the Act.

(b) Before an exempt business entity may receive compensation on behalf of a license holder, the license holder must:

(1) register the business entity with the Commission on a form approved by the Commission;

(2) pay a $140 fee to the Commission; and

(3) provide supporting documentation satisfactory to the Commission demonstrating the entity meets the requirements for exemption.

(c) Term of Registration; Certification.

(1) A registration issued under this section is valid for two years from the date of issuance.

(2) The Commission will deliver a notice regarding expiration of the registration to the license holder three months before the expiration of the registration.

(3) Failure to receive the notice from the Commission does not relieve a license holder from the requirements of this subsection.

(4) Prior to the expiration of the registration, a license holder must: (A) certify on a form approved by the Commission that the exempt business entity continues to meet the requirements under this section; (B) pay a $70 fee to the Commission; and (C) provide supporting documentation as provided in subsection (b)(3) of this section, if determined necessary by the Commission.

(5) Failure to timely certify will result in expiration of the registration and loss of the exemption under §535.5(g) of this chapter and §1101.355(d) of the Act.

(d) A license holder must notify the Commission not later than the 10th day after the date the business entity no longer satisfies the requirements of §535.5(g)(1)-(3) of this chapter and §1101.355(d) of the Act.

Source Note: The provisions of this §535.35 adopted to be effective January 1, 2024, 48 TexReg 6913