Section 374.047 Willful violation of state law, order

Section 374.047 Willful violation of state law, order — notice.

MO Rev Stat § 374.047 (2019) (N/A)

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Effective 28 Aug 2006

374.047. Willful violation of state law, order — notice. — 1. If the director determines, based on substantial and competent evidence, that a corporation or insurer with a certificate of authority under the laws relating to insurance willfully has engaged in an act, practice, omission, or course of business constituting a level three, four, or five violation of the laws of this state relating to insurance in this chapter, chapter 354 and chapters 375 to 385, or been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor under any state or federal law, the director may, after hearing, issue an order suspending or revoking the certificate of authority.

2. Prior to issuance of the order under this section, the director shall give at least thirty days' notice with a statement of reasons for the action and afford such corporation or insurer the opportunity for a hearing upon written request. If such corporation or insurer requests a hearing in writing, a final order of suspension or revocation may not be issued unless the director makes findings of fact and conclusions of law in a record in accordance with the contested case provisions of chapter 536 and procedural rules promulgated by the director.

3. The enforcement authority of the director under this section is cumulative to any other statutory authority of the director.

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(L. 2006 H.B. 1837)

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