33-16-114. Penalty. (1) A person, insurer, organization, group, or association that fails to comply with a final order of the commissioner under this chapter is liable to the state in an amount not exceeding $50. If the failure is willful, the person or entity is liable to the state in an amount not exceeding $5,000 for the failure. The commissioner shall collect the amount payable and may bring an action in the name of the people of the state of Montana to enforce collection. The penalties may be in addition to any other penalties provided by law.
(2) A willful violation of the provisions of this chapter by any person is a misdemeanor.
History: En. Sec. 32, Ch. 362, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 40-3665(b), (c); amd. Sec. 1197, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies
Chapter 16. Rates -- Rating and Advisory Organizations
33-16-105. Maintenance of records
33-16-107. Information not to be willfully withheld
33-16-108. through 33-16-110 reserved
33-16-111. Issuance of order -- suspension or revocation of certificate of authority or license
33-16-112. Failure to comply with order -- suspension or revocation of license or certificate
33-16-113. Appeal from order or decision of commissioner
33-16-115. Acts done by authority of chapter not violation of other laws
33-16-116. Administration or enforcement -- supplementation or modification