§1497. Penalties and liabilities
1. Penalties. If the superintendent finds after a hearing conducted in accordance with section 229 that any person has violated any provision of this subchapter, the superintendent may order:
A. For each separate violation, any penalty provided for by section 12‑A; [PL 1997, c. 573, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 573, §2 (AFF).]
B. Revocation or suspension of the producer's license or the insurer's certificate of authority; and [PL 1997, c. 573, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 573, §2 (AFF).]
C. The MGA to reimburse the insurer, the rehabilitator or liquidator of the insurer for any losses incurred by the insurer caused by a violation of this subchapter committed by the MGA. [PL 1997, c. 573, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 573, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 1997, c. 573, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 573, §2 (AFF).]
2. Effect of order. The decision, determination or order of the superintendent pursuant to subsection 1 is subject to judicial review as provided by section 236.
[PL 1997, c. 573, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 573, §2 (AFF).]
3. Penalties. Nothing contained in this section affects the right of the superintendent to impose any other penalties provided for in this Title.
[PL 1997, c. 573, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 573, §2 (AFF).]
4. Rights of others. Nothing contained in this subchapter limits or restricts the rights of policyholders, claimants and auditors.
[PL 1997, c. 573, §1 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 573, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 573, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 573, §2 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE
Chapter 16: PRODUCERS, ADJUSTERS AND CONSULTANTS
Subchapter 8: MANAGING GENERAL AGENTS
24-A §1493. License and registration requirement
24-A §1494. Required contract provisions
24-A §1495. Duties of insurers
24-A §1496. Acts of MGA considered acts of insurer; examination authority