Section 500.150 - Violation of act; hearing; order of commissioner; penalties; court order.
THE INSURANCE CODE OF 1956 (EXCERPT)
Act 218 of 1956
500.150 Violation of act; hearing; order of commissioner; penalties; court order.
Sec. 150.
(1) Any person who violates any provision of this act for which a specific penalty is not provided under any other provision of this act or of other laws applicable to the violation shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing before the commissioner pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. If the commissioner finds that a violation has occurred, the commissioner shall reduce the findings and decision to writing and shall issue and cause to be served upon the person charged with the violation a copy of the findings and an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the violation. In addition, the commissioner may order any of the following:
(a) Payment of a civil fine of not more than $500.00 for each violation. However, if the person knew or reasonably should have known that he or she was in violation of this act, the commissioner may order the payment of a civil fine of not more than $2,500.00 for each violation. With respect to filings made under chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26, “violation” means a filing not in compliance with the provisions of those chapters and does not include an action with respect to an individual policy based upon a noncomplying filing. An order of the commissioner under this subdivision shall not require the payment of civil fines exceeding $25,000.00. A fine collected under this subdivision shall be turned over to the state treasurer and credited to the general fund.
(b) The suspension, limitation, or revocation of the person's license or certificate of authority.
(2) After notice and opportunity for hearing, the commissioner may by order reopen and alter, modify, or set aside, in whole or in part, an order issued under this section if, in the commissioner's opinion, conditions of fact or law have changed to require that action or the public interest requires that action.
(3) If a person knowingly violates a cease and desist order under this section and has been given notice and an opportunity for a hearing held pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, the commissioner may order a civil fine of $10,000.00 for each violation, or a suspension, limitation, or revocation of a person's license, or both. A fine collected under this subsection shall be turned over to the state treasurer and credited to the general fund.
(4) The commissioner may apply to the Ingham county circuit court for an order of the court enjoining a violation of this act.
History: 1956, Act 218, Eff. Jan. 1, 1957 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 7, Imd. Eff. Feb. 1, 1984 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 182, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1992
Popular Name: Act 218
Popular Name: Essential Insurance