(a) An agent's license shall be placed on inactive status when the agent no longer has on file with the Commissioner a certificate of authority to represent at least one insurer licensed to do business in this state.
(b) When a license is placed on inactive status under this Code section, the agent shall be prohibited from selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance.
(c) During the time a license is in inactive status under the provisions of this Code section, the licensee still shall be required to provide evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements of Code Section 33-23-18.