South Carolina § 38-99-50 Violations of chapter.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 38-99-50 — Violations of chapter.

South Carolina § 38-99-50

Title 38INSURANCE

Ch. 99INSURANCE DATA SECURITY ACT

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 38-99-50 (2026).

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(A)The director has the power and authority to examine and investigate into the affairs of a licensee to determine whether the licensee is engaged in conduct in violation of this chapter. This power is in addition to the powers which the director has under this title. An investigation or examination must be conducted pursuant to Section 38-13-10, et seq.

(B)When the director has reason to believe that a licensee is engaged in conduct in this State which violates the provisions of this chapter, the director may take necessary and appropriate action to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

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(A) The director has the power and authority to examine and investigate into the affairs of a licensee to determine whether the licensee is engaged in conduct in violation of this chapter. This power is in addition to the powers which the director has under this title. An investigation or examination must be conducted pursuant to Section 38-13-10, et seq. (B) When the director has reason to believe that a licensee is engaged in conduct in this State which violates the provisions of this chapter, the director may take necessary and appropriate action to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2018 Act No. 171 (H.4655), SECTION 3, eff January 1, 2019. Editor's Note 2018 Act No. 171, SECTIONS 1 and 2, provide as follows: "SECTION 1. The purpose and intent of this act is to establish standards for data security and standards for the investigation of and notification to the director of a cybersecurity event applicable to licensees. This act may not be construed to create or imply a private cause of action for a violation of its provisions nor may it be construed to curtail a private cause of action which would otherwise exist in the absence of this act. "SECTION 2. This act is known and may be cited as the 'South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act'."