§ 23-40-118 — Agent for deposit of contract proceeds

Arkansas § 23-40-118

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 23

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(a) Each organization subject to this chapter shall designate an agent or agents, either by names of the individuals or by titles of their offices or positions, who shall be responsible for the deposit of contract proceeds collected under contracts for prepaid funeral benefits. The organization shall notify the Insurance Commissioner of the designation within ten (10) days after it becomes subject to this chapter and shall also notify the commissioner of any change in the designation within ten (10) days after the change occurs. (b) If any person acting on behalf of the seller collects any contract proceeds under a contract for prepaid funeral benefits and fails to deliver it within ten (10) days after collection to a designated agent, or if any designated agent fails to deposit the contract proceeds within twenty (20) days after receipt of proceeds, he or she shall be punished as prescribed in § 23-40-106(a)(2) .

Legislative History

Acts 1985, No. 156, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1722; Acts 1995, No. 852, § 10; 2001, No. 1043, § 4.