§ 40-444 — Same; disapproval of policy form; notice, requirements; hearing

The commissioner may, within 30 days after the filing of any such form, disapprove such form if it contains a provision or provisions which are unjust, unfair, inequitable, misleading, deceptive or encourage misrepresentation of such policy. If the commissioner notifies the insurer who has filed any such form that it does not comply with the provisions of this section or K.S.A. 40-420 and 40-421, and amendments thereto, it shall be unlawful thereafter for such insurer to issue such form or use it in connection with any policy. In such notice, the commissioner shall specify the reasons for disapproval and state that a hearing will be granted within 20 days after request in writing by the insurer. Hearings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act.

Legislative History

L. 1971, ch. 155, § 3; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 77; July 1, 1989.