§ 22:492 — Administrative and procedural authority regarding risk retention groups and purchasing groups

The commissioner may use any of the powers established under this Code to enforce the laws of this state so long as those powers are not specifically preempted by the federal Product Liability Risk Retention Act of 1981, as amended by the federal Risk Retention Amendments of 1986. This includes, but is not limited to, the commissioner's administrative authority to investigate, issue subpoenas, conduct depositions and hearings, issue orders, and impose penalties. With regard to any investigation, administrative proceeding, or litigation, the commissioner may rely on the procedural law and regulations of the state. However, the injunctive authority of the commissioner in regard to risk retention groups is restricted by the requirement that any injunction be issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Legislative History

Acts 1987, No. 462, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987; Redesignated from R.S. 22:2080 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 503, §1.