§ 23-66-406 - Deceptive practices.

23-66-406. Deceptive practices.

The following activities, if committed intentionally, shall be deceptive acts under 23-66-201 et seq. for companies or agents engaged in the home service system of distribution:

(1) The commission of a blind as defined by 23-66-402;

(2) The collection of a premium which is not due from a premium payor or policy owner, and, without the knowledge of the premium payor or policy owner, the crediting of that premium to future coverage for a policy owner;

(3) The collection of a premium which is not due from a premium payor or policy owner, and, without the knowledge of the premium payor or policy owner, the crediting of that premium for a different policy owner;

(4) The use or transfer of any excess or unused funds remaining in the account of the premium payor or policy owner to procure or revive an insurance policy for a policy owner without the knowledge or authorization of the payor; and

(5) The collection of a premium by an agent who retains the premium for his or her own personal use.