33-1-701. Hearings -- discretion -- written demand -- procedure. (1) The commissioner may hold hearings for any purpose within the scope of this code considered necessary. Hearing procedures contained in Title 33, chapter 1, apply only to Title 33, except as otherwise provided.
(2) A person may provide the commissioner with a written demand for a hearing. A written demand must specify the grounds relied upon as a basis for the relief sought at the hearing. If the commissioner does not issue an order granting a person's request for a hearing within 30 days of receiving a request, the hearing is considered refused.
(3) All hearings must be conducted pursuant to the Montana Administrative Procedure Act, as provided in Title 2, chapter 4, part 6. Any supplemental hearing procedures may be adopted by administrative rule.
History: En. Sec. 39, Ch. 286, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 40-2720; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 331, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 227, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 63, L. 2015.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies
Chapter 1. Administration and General Provisions
33-1-701. Hearings -- discretion -- written demand -- procedure
33-1-707. Administrative or civil action -- statute of limitations
33-1-708. through 33-1-710 reserved
33-1-711. Appeals of commissioner's order -- stays -- exceptions