Sec. 3380.
(1) Any participating member, applicant, or person insured under a policy placed through the facility may request a formal hearing and ruling by the board of governors of the facility on any of the following:
(a) An alleged violation of the plan of operation.
(b) Any alleged improper act or ruling of the facility directly affecting an assessment, premium, or coverage furnished.
(c) A participating member's application to be a recipient of distributed assignments or to service risks.
(2) A right to a hearing under subsection (1) shall not apply to any claim arising out of insurance provided by any designated participating member. A request for hearing must be filed within 30 days after the date of the alleged act or decision.
(3) The plan of operation shall provide for prompt and fair hearings.
(4) Any formal ruling by the board of governors may be appealed to the commissioner by filing notice of appeal with the facility and commissioner within 30 days after issuance of the ruling.
(5) The commissioner shall issue an order approving the action or decision, disapproving the action or decision, or directing the board of governors to reconsider the ruling.
History: Add. 1969, Act 346, Eff. Apr. 1, 1970 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 145, Eff. Jan. 1, 1981 Popular Name: Act 218Popular Name: Essential Insurance
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-33 - Chapter 33 Automobile Insurance Placement Facility (500.3301...500.3390)
Section 500.3301 - Michigan Automobile Insurance Placement Facility; Purpose; Participation.
Section 500.3303 - Definitions.
Section 500.3315 - Repealed. 1991, Act 191, Eff. Apr. 1, 1992.
Section 500.3341 - Coverage for Certain Convictions; Premium Surcharges.
Section 500.3350 - Additional Duties of Facility.
Section 500.3360 - Participating Member and Agent; Relationship.
Section 500.3370 - Assistance in Applying to Facility for Placement.
Section 500.3385 - Recoupment of Assessments; Surcharge; Rate Including Factor for Recoupment.