(1) The commissioner shall license a nonresident applicant as a public adjuster if the applicants' state of residence affords equivalent treatment to Montana residents and the nonresident applicant meets the qualifications under 33-17-301 (1) , (2) , (3) , MCA.

(2) A nonresident applicant must file a completed application, the requisite fee, and a verification of good standing as a public adjuster from his/her state of residence. The verification of good standing must indicate if the applicant has passed a written examination. If the applicant has not passed a written examination in the state of residence, the commissioner shall require the applicant to pass the Montana public adjusters examination.