South Carolina Statutes
§ 38-59-270 — Enforcement; cease and desist orders; penalty; private right of action.
The Department of Insurance shall enforce the provisions of this article. If, after due notice and hearing, the Director of the Department of Insurance or his designee determines that an insurer has failed to meet the obligations imposed by this article, he shall order the insurer to cease and desist from the practice, to correct any errant business practices, and to make any payments due, including applicable interest. If an insurer does not comply with the order within thirty days, the director or his designee may then impose a penalty as provided in Section 38-2-10. Nothing in this article may be construed to create a private right of action to enforce the specific provisions of this article.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 356, SECTION 1, eff one year after approval by the Governor (approved June 11, 2008).
Nearby Sections
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§ 38-59-20
Improper claim practices.§ 38-59-200
Citation of article.§ 38-59-210
Definitions.§ 38-59-250
Initiation of overpayment recovery efforts.§ 38-59-260
Application of requirements of article.