33-1-1211. Administrative or civil penalties. (1) If, after a hearing conducted under 33-1-701, the commissioner determines that a person has committed administrative or civil insurance fraud, the commissioner may:
(a) impose any penalty provided for in 33-1-317; or
(b) require the person to pay the costs of the proceeding.
(2) In addition to any other penalties, the commissioner shall require a person who commits administrative or civil insurance fraud to make restitution to the insurer or to any other person for all financial loss sustained as a result of the insurance fraud.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 237, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 396, L. 2017.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies
Chapter 1. Administration and General Provisions
Part 12. Insurance Fraud Protection
33-1-1201. Short title -- purpose
33-1-1202. Administrative or civil insurance fraud
33-1-1203. Powers and duties of commissioner -- confidentiality of documents
33-1-1204. Cooperation with law enforcement, licensing authorities, and other fraud agencies
33-1-1206. Persons not connected with insurance industry -- reward fund
33-1-1207. through 33-1-1209 reserved