§ 17:33C-5 — Study on effect of territorial rating caps; report

23. a. The commissioner shall study the effect of territorial rating caps imposed on automobile insurance rates pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-36). The study shall include an evaluation of the general market conditions resulting from the imposition of territorial rating caps, including, but not limited to: market availability; affordability of automobile insurance coverage; the actuarial soundness of, and statistical basis for, territorial cap systems; and the creation of competitive market conditions. b. In conducting this study, the commissioner shall examine the rating systems in use in other highly urbanized areas of this nation. c. The commissioner shall report his findings and recommendations within 12 months of the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act to the Governor and the Legislature. L.1997,c.151,s.23.