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NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-112 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-112 - Liabilities.

 58-89A-112. Liabilities.Subject to any contrary provisions thereof, the PEO agreement shall be interpreted for purposes of insurance, bonding, and employer's liability as follows:(1) A licensee is not liable for the acts, errors, or omissions of a client company or of any assigned employee or for the quality, adequacy, or safety of the goods or services produced or sold in the client company's business. A client company is not liable for the acts, errors, or omissions of a licensee or of any employee of a licensee. Nothing in this section limits any contractual liability between a licensee and the client company or limits any liability or responsibility under this Article.(2) Employees assigned to a client company by a licensee are the employees of the client company for the purposes of general liability insurance, automobile insurance, fidelity bonds, surety bonds, and liquor liability insurance carried by the client company unless the employees are included by specific reference in the applicable PEO agreement, insurance contract, or bond. (2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-115 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-115 - Benefit plan notice.

 58-89A-115. Benefit plan notice.(a) With respect to any insurance or benefit plan provided by a licensee for the benefit of its assigned employees, a licensee shall disclose all of the following information to the Commissioner and each client company:(1) The type of coverage.(2) The identity of each insurer for each type of coverage.(3) The amount of benefits provided for each type of coverage and to whom or on whose behalf benefits are to be paid.(4) The policy limits on each insurance policy.(5) Whether the coverage is fully insured, partially insured, or fully self-funded.(b) With respect to any insurance or benefit plan provided by a licensee for the benefit of its assigned employees, a licensee shall provide to the insurer the name and address of the insurance agent or broker responsible for securing the policy of insurance on behalf of the licensee.(c) Whenever any insurance policy or benefit plan is cancelled, the insurance company writing the policy shall provide a notice of cancellation as required by this Chapter.(d) The licensee shall notify the client company and the Commissioner in writing about a discontinuance and replacement, if any, of any health plan or workers' compensation insurance coverage no later than 10 business days after the discontinuance.(e) The Commissioner, by rule, may require a licensee to file other reports that are reasonably necessary for the administration and enforcement of this Article. (2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-120 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-120 - Unemployment taxes; payroll.

 58-89A-120. Unemployment taxes; payroll.A licensee is the employer of an assigned employee for purposes of Chapters 95, 96 and 105 of the General Statutes. Nothing in this section shall otherwise affect the levy and collection of unemployment insurance contributions or the assignment of discrete employer numbers under the Employment Security Law. The Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security (DES), shall cooperate with the Commissioner in the investigation of applicants and licensees and shall provide the Commissioner with access to all relevant records and data in the custody of the DES.  (2004-162, s. 1; 2011-401, s. 3.4; 2013-2, s. 9(a); 2013-224, s. 19.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-125 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-125 - Posting requirements.

 58-89A-125. Posting requirements.(a) Each licensee shall post the license issued under this Article in a conspicuous place in the licensee's principal place of business in this State.(b) Each licensee shall display, in a place that is in clear and unobstructed public view, a notice stating that the business operated at the location is licensed and regulated by the Commissioner and that any questions or complaints may be directed to the Commissioner. (2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-130 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-130 - Contractual duties.

 58-89A-130. Contractual duties.Each licensee is responsible for the licensee's contractual duties and responsibilities to manage, maintain, collect, and make timely payments for all of the following:(1) Insurance premiums.(2) Benefit and welfare plans.(3) Other employee withholding.(4) Any other expressed responsibility that is within the scope of the PEO agreement and that fulfills the duties imposed under this Article. (2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-135 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-135 - Compliance with other laws.

 58-89A-135. Compliance with other laws.Each licensee shall comply with all appropriate State and federal laws relating to reporting, sponsoring, filing, and maintaining benefit and welfare plans. (2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-140 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-140 - Required information.

 58-89A-140. Required information.Each licensee shall:(1) Maintain adequate books and records regarding the licensee's duties and responsibilities, including accounting and employment records relating to all PEO agreement activities, for a minimum of three years.(2) Maintain and make available at all times to the Commissioner the following information, which shall be treated as proprietary and confidential and which is exempt from disclosure to persons other than other governmental agencies that have a reasonable, legitimate purpose for obtaining the information:a. The correct name, address, and telephone number of each client company.b. Each client company contract or PEO agreement.c. A listing of each client company by classification code as described in the "Standard Industrial Classification Manual" published by the United States Office of Management and Budget. (2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-145 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-145 - Examinations.

 58-89A-145. Examinations.(a) The Commissioner may conduct an examination of a licensee as often as the Commissioner considers appropriate.(b) An examination under this Article shall be conducted in accordance with the Examination Law of this Chapter, G.S. 58-2-131 through G.S. 58-2-134.(c) In lieu of an examination of any foreign or alien person licensed under this Article, the Commissioner may, in the Commissioner's discretion, accept an examination report on the licensee prepared by the appropriate regulator for the licensee's state of domicile.(d) When making an examination under this Article, the Commissioner may retain attorneys, appraisers, independent actuaries, independent certified public accountants, or other professionals and specialists as examiners, the reasonable cost of which may only be recovered pursuant to G.S. 58-89A-65(d).  (2004-162, s. 1; 2013-413, s. 11.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-150 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-150 - Agent for service of process.

 58-89A-150. Agent for service of process.Each resident licensee shall maintain a registered agent for the service of process in this State. The Commissioner shall be each nonresident licensee's agent for service of process as provided in Article 16 of this Chapter. (2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-155 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-155 - Grounds for disciplinary action.

 58-89A-155. Grounds for disciplinary action.(a) The Commissioner may take disciplinary action against a licensee or any person subject to licensure requirements under this Article on any of the following grounds:(1) Being convicted or having an officer or controlling person of the licensee convicted of:a. Bribery, fraud, or intentional or material misrepresentation in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license;b. A crime that relates to the operation of a professional employer organization or the ability of the licensee or any officer or controlling person of the licensee to operate a professional employer organization;c. A crime that relates to the classification, misclassification, or underreporting of employees required by State law;d. A crime that relates to the establishment or maintenance of a self-insurance program, whether health insurance, workers' compensation insurance, or other insurance;e. A crime that relates to fraud, deceit, or misconduct in the operation of a professional employer service; orf. A crime that involves dishonesty or breach of trust.(2) Engaging in professional employer services or offering to engage in the provision of professional employer services without a license.(3) Failure to provide notice in writing of the discontinuance and replacement, if any, of any insurance coverage, to the Commissioner and client company within 10 business days of the discontinuance of any insurance coverage pursuant to G.S. 58-89A-115.(4) Repealed by Session Laws 2013-413, s. 11.1(h), effective October 1, 2013.(5) Failure to satisfy any of the requirements for licensure in this Article.(b) For purposes of this section, a conviction includes an adjudication of guilt, a plea of guilty, and a plea of nolo contendere.  (2004-162, s. 1; 2013-413, s. 11.1(h).)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-160 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-160 - Sanctions.

 58-89A-160. Sanctions.(a) On a finding that a ground for disciplinary action exists under G.S. 58-89A-155, the Commissioner may suspend or terminate a license, impose a civil penalty, and seek an order of restitution under G.S. 58-2-70.(b) On termination of a license, the licensee shall immediately return the terminated license to the Commissioner.(c) Any disciplinary action taken, any temporary or permanent termination of a license, or any determination that an officer or controlling person is unqualified shall be made by the Commissioner subject to Article 3A of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. (2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-165 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-165 - Injunctions; civil remedies; cease and desist orders.

 58-89A-165. Injunctions; civil remedies; cease and desist orders.(a) In addition to the penalties and other enforcement provisions of this Article, if any person violates this Article or any rule implementing this Article, the Commissioner may seek an injunction in a court of competent jurisdiction and may apply for temporary and permanent orders that the Commissioner determines are necessary to restrain the person from committing the violation.(b) The Commissioner may issue, in accordance with G.S. 58-63-32, a cease and desist order upon a person that violates any provision of this Article, any rule or order adopted by the Commissioner, or any written agreement entered into with the Commissioner. The cease and desist order may be subject to judicial review under G.S. 58-63-35.(c) When the Commissioner finds that an activity in violation of this Article presents an immediate danger to the public that requires an immediate final order, the Commissioner may issue an emergency cease and desist order reciting with particularity the facts underlying the findings. The emergency cease and desist order is effective immediately upon service of a copy of the order on the respondent and remains effective for 90 days. If the Commissioner begins nonemergency cease and desist proceedings, the emergency cease and desist order remains effective, absent an order by a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with G.S. 58-63-35.(d) In addition to the penalties and other enforcement provisions of this Article, any person who violates this Article is subject to G.S. 58-2-70.(e) The Commissioner is not required to post a bond for injunctive relief under this section. (2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-170 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-170 - Prohibited acts.

 58-89A-170. Prohibited acts.No person shall do any of the following:(1) Engage in or offer professional employer services without holding a license under this Article as a professional employer organization.(2) Use the name or title "staff leasing company", "employee leasing company", "licensed staff leasing company", "staff leasing services company", "professional employer organization", or "administrative employer" or otherwise represent that the person is licensed under this Article unless the person holds a license issued under this Article.(3) Represent as the person's own the license of another person or represent that a person is licensed if the person does not hold a license.(4) Give materially false or forged evidence to the Commissioner in connection with obtaining or maintaining a license or in connection with disciplinary proceedings under this Article.(5) Use or attempt to use a license that has been suspended or terminated. (2002-168, s. 8; 2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-175 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-175 - Criminal penalty.

 58-89A-175. Criminal penalty.A person who violates G.S. 58-89A-170 commits a Class H felony. Any officer or controlling person who willfully violates any provision of this Article may be subject to any and all criminal penalties available under State law. (2002-168, s. 8; 2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-89A-180 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 89A - North Carolina Professional Employer Organization Act.|§ 58-89A-180 - Application to unlicensed professional employer organizations.

 58-89A-180. Application to unlicensed professional employer organizations.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each provision in this Article applies to persons subject to licensure under this Article, whether licensed under this Article or not. (2004-162, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-91-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 91 - Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Act.|§ 58-91-1 - Preamble.

 58-91-1. Preamble.The Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Act is intended to help states join together to establish an interstate compact to regulate designated insurance products.Pursuant to terms and conditions of this Article, this State seeks to join with other states and establish the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact and thus become a member of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission. The Commissioner of Insurance, or the Commissioner's designee, is hereby designated to serve as the representative of this State to the Commission. (2005-183, s. 1; 2009-382, s. 35.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-91-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 91 - Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Act.|§ 58-91-5 - Purposes.

 58-91-5. Purposes.The purposes of this Compact are, through means of joint and cooperative action among the compacting states:(1) To promote and protect the interest of consumers of individual and group annuity, life insurance, disability income, and long-term care insurance products.(2) To develop uniform standards for insurance products covered under the Compact.(3) To establish a central clearinghouse to receive and provide prompt review of insurance products covered under the Compact and, in certain cases, advertisements related thereto, submitted by insurers authorized to do business in one or more compacting states.(4) To give appropriate regulatory approval to those product filings and advertisements satisfying the applicable uniform standard.(5) To improve coordination of regulatory resources and expertise between state insurance departments regarding the setting of uniform standards and review of insurance products covered under the Compact.(6) To create the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission.(7) To perform these and any other related function as may be consistent with the state regulation of the business of insurance.  (2005-183, s. 1; 2009-382, s. 35.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-91-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 91 - Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Act.|§ 58-91-15 - Establishment of the Commission and venue.

 58-91-15. Establishment of the Commission and venue.(a) The compacting states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the "Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission." Pursuant to G.S. 58-91-20, the Commission shall have the power to develop uniform standards for product lines, receive, and provide prompt review of products filed with the Commission, and give approval to those product filings satisfying applicable uniform standards. It is not intended for the Commission to be the exclusive entity for receipt and review of insurance product filings. Nothing herein shall prohibit any insurer from filing its product in any state wherein the insurer is licensed to conduct the business of insurance; and that filing shall be subject to the laws of the state where filed.(b) The Commission is a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the compacting states.(c) The Commission is solely responsible for its liabilities except as otherwise specifically provided in this Compact.(d) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. (2005-183, s. 1; 2009-382, s. 35.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-91-30 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 91 - Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Act.|§ 58-91-30 - Meetings; acts of the Commission.

 58-91-30. Meetings; acts of the Commission.(a) The Commission shall meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact and the bylaws.(b) Each member of the Commission shall have the right and power to cast a vote to which that compacting state is entitled and to participate in the business and affairs of the Commission. A member shall vote in person or by any means provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for members' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication.(c) The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the bylaws. (2005-183, s. 1; 2009-382, s. 35.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-91-45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 91 - Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Act.|§ 58-91-45 - Dispute resolution.

 58-91-45. Dispute resolution.The Commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member, to resolve any disputes or other issues that are subject to this Compact and which may arise between two or more compacting states, or between compacting states and noncompacting states, and the Commission shall promulgate an operating procedure providing for resolution of those disputes. (2005-183, s. 1; 2009-382, s. 35.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-91-50 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 91 - Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Act.|§ 58-91-50 - Product filing and approval.

 58-91-50. Product filing and approval.(a) Insurers and third-party filers seeking to have a product approved by the Commission shall file the product with, and pay applicable filing fees to, the Commission. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to restrict or otherwise prevent an insurer from filing its product with the insurance department in any state wherein the insurer is licensed to conduct the business of insurance, and the filing shall be subject to the laws of the states where filed.(b) The Commission shall establish appropriate filing and review processes and procedures pursuant to Commission rules and operating procedures. Notwithstanding any provision in this Article to the contrary, the Commission shall promulgate rules to establish conditions and procedures under which the Commission will provide public access to product filing information. In establishing rules, the Commission shall consider the interests of the public in having access to the information, as well as protection of personal medical and financial information and trade secrets, that may be contained in a product filing or supporting information.(c) Any product approved by the Commission may be sold or otherwise issued in those compacting states for which the insurer is legally authorized to do business. (2005-183, s. 1; 2009-382, s. 35.)
NC Gen Stat § 58-91-55 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 58 - Insurance|Article 91 - Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Act.|§ 58-91-55 - Review of Commission decisions regarding filings.

 58-91-55. Review of Commission decisions regarding filings.(a) Not later than 30 days after the Commission has given notice of a disapproved product or advertisement filed with the Commission, the insurer or third-party filer whose filing was disapproved may appeal the determination to a review panel appointed by the Commission. The Commission shall promulgate rules to establish procedures for appointing review panels and provide for notice and hearing. An allegation that the Commission, in disapproving a product or advertisement filed with the Commission, acted arbitrarily, capriciously, or in a manner that is an abuse of discretion or otherwise not in accordance with the law, is subject to judicial review in accordance with G.S. 58-91-15(d).(b) The Commission shall have authority to monitor, review, and reconsider products and advertisement subsequent to their filing or approval upon a finding that the product does not meet the relevant uniform standard. Where appropriate, the Commission may withdraw or modify its approval after proper notice and hearing, subject to the appeal process in subsection (a) of this section. (2005-183, s. 1; 2009-382, s. 35.)