Umpire registration; revocation

A. An umpire shall meet the qualifications in R.S. 22:1807.17, and any potential umpire electing to be included in the commissioner's umpire list pursuant to Subsection B of this Section shall register by filing with the commissioner all of the following information: (1) Contact information. (2) Training and experience in the profession in which the umpire is licensed. (3) Training and experience related to estimating property damage claims. (4) Whether the professional experience and training are in residential or commercial property. (5) Any relevant licenses or certifications. (6) A general description of the approximate number, type of policies, and value and complexity of property damage claims on which the applicant worked over the previous five years. (7) The parishes in which the umpire is willing to work. (8) The types of policies and value and complexity of claims on which the umpire is willing to work. (9) Any professional disciplinary actions or criminal convictions that the umpire has had. (10) A current biography, resume, or curriculum vitae. B. The commissioner shall publish a list of umpires registered pursuant to this Part on the department's website. Published information shall include an umpire's name, contact information, preferred types of claims, and preferred geographic areas. C. The commissioner may revoke the registration of an umpire for any of the following reasons: (1) Dishonest, incompetent, fraudulent, or unethical behavior. (2) A disciplinary action by any other agency or disciplinary authority against the umpire, regardless of whether the agency or disciplinary authority's regulation relates to the appraisal. (3) Conviction of, or accepting deferred adjudication for, a crime pursuant to state or federal law. (4) Failure to comply with any requirement of this Subpart. (5) Other factors relevant to the umpire's qualifications, conflicts of interest, or performance.