Which of the following is NOT listed as a 180-day temporary license category?

• A. Spouse of a licensed producer
• B. Next of kin of a licensed producer
• C. Employee of a business entity producer
• D. Independent contractor

Answer: (D)

A 180-day temporary license is designed to keep a licensed producer’s business able to operate during a transition, and only certain relationships are recognized as qualifying for that temporary status. The categories that qualify are those with a direct tie to the licensed producer or the producing entity: a spouse of the licensed producer, or the next of kin of the licensed producer, or an employee of a business entity producer. These relationships ensure continuity of supervision and accountability as the business continues to operate.

An independent contractor isn’t listed as a qualifying category because an independent contractor isn’t an employee or family member related to the producer or the producing entity. The intent of the 180-day temporary license is to preserve continuity within the established business or family connection, not to extend eligibility to external, non-employee partners. Therefore, the category that is not listed is the independent contractor.