Idaho Code
Chapter 12 - UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS AND SURPLUS LINES
Section 41-1218 - ELIGIBLE SURPLUS LINE INSURERS — PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

41-1218. ELIGIBLE SURPLUS LINE INSURERS — PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. (1) For any violation of section 41-1217, Idaho Code, the broker or a person who independently procures its own insurance shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in section 41-117, Idaho Code (general penalty).
(2) The director may impose an administrative penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), for deposit in the general account of the state of Idaho, upon any person or entity who transacts or who attempts to transact insurance as a surplus lines insurer in violation of any provision of chapter 12, title 41, Idaho Code. Failure of any such person or entity to pay a fine imposed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall authorize the director to seek enforcement of the fine, and any associated costs and attorney’s fees related to bringing the action, in any district court of this state.

History:
[41-1218, added 1961, ch. 330, sec. 262, p. 645; am. 1993, ch. 22, sec. 4, p. 81; am. 2002, ch. 91, sec. 6, p. 229; am. 2005, ch. 267, sec. 1, p. 828.]

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