A producer was licensed for the same lines in another state, and that license was cancelled when the producer relocated to Tennessee. Within what period must the producer apply for the Tennessee license to remain exempt from the examination requirement?

Why B is correct

T.C.A. § 56-6-109 provides an exemption from Tennessee's prelicensing education and examination for a person previously licensed for the same lines in another state who applies within 90 days of the prior license's cancellation, supported by a letter of certification or good standing from the other state (or its registry equivalent). A person moving into Tennessee must likewise apply within 90 days of establishing residence to keep the exemption.

Why the other options are wrong

• A) Thirty days understates the statutory window; Tennessee allows 90 days from the prior license's cancellation.
• C) The 180-day figure belongs to the temporary producer license, not the examination-exemption window.
• D) No 15-day rule governs examination exemptions; the relevant period is 90 days under T.C.A. § 56-6-109.

Memory hook

Ninety days to carry your license across the line — miss it and you test.