636.206 Examinations and investigations.

636.206 Examinations and investigations.

   (1) The office may examine or investigate the business and affairs of any discount medical plan organization. The office may order any discount medical plan organization or applicant to produce any records, books, files, advertising and solicitation materials, or other information and may take statements under oath to determine whether the discount medical plan organization or applicant is in violation of the law or is acting contrary to the public interest. The expenses incurred in conducting any examination or investigation must be paid by the discount medical plan organization or applicant. Examinations and investigations must be conducted as provided in chapter 624.

   (2) Failure by the discount medical plan organization to pay the expenses incurred under subsection (1) is grounds for denial or revocation.

History. s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 4, ch. 2005-232.