Representations without complying with code

40-244. Representations without complying with code. It shall be unlawful for any person, without conforming to the provisions of this code, to represent himself or herself to be the agent of any insurance company, or, as agent, to negotiate, effect or attempt to effect any contracts of insurance, suretyship or indemnity or renewal thereof within this state. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-244; June 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Oil company credit card insurance purchase plan, opinion of attorney general, 9 K.L.R. 475 (1961). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Complaint alleging insurance agent's failure to comply with licensing requirements prior to soliciting sale was negligence per se, stated claim. Duggan v. Rooney, 749 F. Supp. 234, 238 (1990). 2. Attorney fees awarded under exception to general rule where plaintiff forced to litigate against third party for defendant's tortious conduct. Hawkinson v. Bennett, 265 Kan. 564, 575, 962 P.2d 445 (1998).