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24-A ME Rev Stat § 6094 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 72-A: MAINE LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT|24-A §6094. Risk retention groups chartered in this State

 §6094. Risk retention groups chartered in this State A risk retention group shall be chartered and authorized, pursuant to the provisions of this title, as a liability insurer to write only liability insurance pursuant to this Act and, except as provided elsewhere in this Act, must comply with all the laws, rules and requirements applicable to insurers chartered and licensed in this State and with section 6095 to the extent these requirements are not a limitation on laws, rules or requirements of this State. Before it may offer insurance in any state, each risk retention group shall also submit for approval to the superintendent a plan of operation or a feasibility study and revisions of that plan or study if the group intends to offer any additional lines of liability insurance. The group shall not offer any additional kinds of liability insurance in this State or in any other state, until a revision of such plan or study is approved by the superintendent.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).]In addition to other requirements for licensure, the risk retention group shall, at the time of filing its application for license, provide to the superintendent in summary form the following information: The identity of the initial members of the group, the identity of those individuals who organized the group or who will provide administrative services or otherwise influence or control the activities of the group, the amount, source and nature of initial capitalization, the coverages to be afforded, and the states in which the group intends to operate. Upon receipt of the information the superintendent shall forward it to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. This notification shall not be deemed to satisfy other requirements of this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6096 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 72-A: MAINE LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT|24-A §6096. Compulsory associations

 §6096. Compulsory associations 1.  Financial contribution.  No risk retention group may be required or permitted to join or contribute financially to any insurance insolvency guaranty fund or similar mechanism in this State, nor may any risk retention group or its insureds or claimants against its insureds, receive any benefit from any such fund for claims arising under the insurance policies issued by the risk retention group.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Insurer not authorized.  When a purchasing group obtains insurance covering its members' risks from an insurer not authorized in this State or a risk retention group, these risks, wherever resident or located, shall not be covered by any insurance guaranty fund or similar mechanism in this State.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Authorized insurer.  When a purchasing group obtains insurance covering its members' risks from an insurer authorized in this State, only risks resident or located in this State shall be covered by the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association subject to chapter 57, subchapter III.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6097 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 72-A: MAINE LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT|24-A §6097. Purchasing groups; exemption from certain laws relating to the group purchase of insurance

 §6097. Purchasing groups; exemption from certain laws relating to the group purchase of insurance Any purchasing group meeting the criteria established under the provisions of the federal Liability Risk Retention Amendments of 1986 is exempt from any law of this State relating to the creation of groups for the purchase of insurance, prohibition of group purchasing or any law that discriminates against a purchasing group or its members. In addition, an insurer is exempt from any law of this State that prohibits providing, or offering to provide, to a purchasing group or its members advantages based on their loss and expense experience not afforded to other persons with respect to rates, policy forms, coverages or other matters. A purchasing group and any insurer that provides coverage to a purchasing group with Maine members are subject to all other applicable laws of this State, including, but not limited to, chapters 25, 27 and 39.   [RR 1991, c. 2, §93 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 724, §1 (AMD). RR 1991, c. 2, §93 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6099 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 72-A: MAINE LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT|24-A §6099. Restrictions on insurance purchased by purchasing groups

 §6099. Restrictions on insurance purchased by purchasing groups 1.  Purchase from risk retention group; insurer; licensed agent or broker.  A purchasing group may purchase insurance from a risk retention group that is chartered in a state or, in the case of product liability or completed operations liability coverage, that qualifies under section 6093, subsection 13, paragraph C, subparagraph (2); from an insurer admitted in this State; or from a licensed agent or broker acting pursuant to the surplus lines laws and regulations of this State.   [PL 1989, c. 724, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Notice of nonprotected risk.  A purchasing group which obtains liability insurance from an insurer not authorized in this State or a risk retention group shall inform each of the members of the purchasing group which have a risk resident or located in this State that such risk is not protected by an insurance insolvency guaranty fund in this State, and that the risk retention group or the insurer may not be subject to all insurance laws and regulations of this State.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Prohibition on retention of risk.  A purchasing group may not purchase insurance providing for a deductible or self-insured retention applicable to the group as a whole; however coverage may provide for a deductible or self-insured retention applicable to individual members.   [PL 1995, c. 540, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 724, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 313, §39 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 540, §1 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6100 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 72-A: MAINE LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT|24-A §6100. Administrative and procedural authority regarding risk retention groups and purchasing groups

 §6100. Administrative and procedural authority regarding risk retention groups and purchasing groups The superintendent is authorized to make use of any of the powers established under the Maine Insurance Code as long as those powers are not specifically preempted by the Product Liability Risk Retention Act of 1981, as amended by the Risk Retention Amendments of 1986. This includes, but is not limited to, the superintendent's administrative authority to investigate, issue subpoenas, conduct depositions and hearings, issue orders and impose penalties. With regard to any investigation, administrative proceedings or litigation, the superintendent can rely on the procedural laws and rules of the State. The superintendent's injunctive authority in regard to risk retention groups is restricted by the requirement that any injunction be issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 72-A: MAINE LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT|24-A §6101. Penalties

 §6101. Penalties A risk retention group which violates any provision of this Act will be subject to fines and penalties applicable to licensed insurers generally, including revocation of its license or the right to do business in this State.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 72-A: MAINE LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT|24-A §6102. Duty of agents or brokers to obtain license

 §6102. Duty of agents or brokers to obtain license Any person acting, or offering to act, as an agent or broker for a risk retention group or purchasing group, which solicits members, sells insurance coverage, purchases coverage for its members located within the State or otherwise does business in this State shall, before commencing any such activity, obtain an appropriate license from the superintendent.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 72-A: MAINE LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT|24-A §6103. Binding effects of orders issued in the United States District Court

 §6103. Binding effects of orders issued in the United States District Court An order issued by any district court of the United States enjoining a risk retention group from soliciting or selling insurance or operating in any state, or in all states or in any territory or possession of the United States, upon a finding that such a group is in a hazardous financial condition, shall be enforceable in the courts of this State.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 72-A: MAINE LIABILITY RISK RETENTION ACT|24-A §6104. Rules

 §6104. Rules The superintendent may establish and from time to time amend such rules relating to risk retention groups as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of this Act.   [PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 481, §3 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6203-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6203-A. Escrow account (REPEALED)

 §6203-A. Escrow account (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 343, §16 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 343, §23 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6204 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6204. Withdrawal plan

 §6204. Withdrawal plan Any provider who has obtained a certificate of authority from the superintendent and who plans neither to renew existing agreements nor to offer new agreements shall submit a withdrawal plan to the superintendent at least 60 days prior to implementing its proposed plan. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, requirements and procedures for meeting the provider's existing contractual obligations, providing security in the event of a subsequent insolvency and meeting any applicable statutory obligations. The plan shall also comply with any further terms and conditions which are prescribed by rules adopted by the superintendent. The plan shall not be implemented without the approval of the superintendent.   [RR 2015, c. 2, §16 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW). RR 2015, c. 2, §16 (COR).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6207 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6207. Continuing care agreement; condominium

 §6207. Continuing care agreement; condominium Pursuant to a continuing care agreement, a subscriber may purchase or may be the beneficiary of a purchase of a condominium as defined in Title 33, section 1601‑103, subsection 7. With respect to a continuing care agreement pursuant to which a condominium will be purchased the following provisions are applicable:   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]1.  Copy of declaration; filing.  A copy of the declaration prepared pursuant to the Maine Condominium Act, Title 33, chapter 31, along with a copy of any registration statement filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or the Office of Securities, must be filed with the superintendent prior to the sale of any of the condominium units; and   [PL 2001, c. 182, §7 (AMD).] 2.  Bylaws and rules; filing.  The bylaws and rules of the unit owners' association shall be filed with the superintendent for informational purposes.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] Any materials required to be filed with the superintendent pursuant to this chapter and contained in the declaration, public offering statements, bylaws or rules of the unit owners' association may be submitted in that format to the superintendent. Any disclosure requirements contained in this chapter may be satisfied by the timely delivery of the documents described in this section to the subscriber, supplemented where necessary by any additional information required pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 182, §7 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6208 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6208. Continuing care agreement; consumer cooperative

 §6208. Continuing care agreement; consumer cooperative As part of the continuing care agreement, a subscriber may purchase or acquire or be the beneficiary of a purchase or acquisition of a membership interest or share or shares in an incorporated or unincorporated group organized on a cooperative basis subject to the requirements of Title 13, chapter 85, subchapter I, governing consumer cooperatives or Title 13, chapter 85, subchapter I‑A, governing cooperative affordable housing corporations.   [PL 1995, c. 452, §25 (AMD).]If a registration statement for the cooperative is filed with the Office of Securities, pursuant to the Maine Uniform Securities Act, Title 32, chapter 135, a copy must be simultaneously filed with the superintendent and a copy must be given to every purchaser of a membership interest or share in the cooperative at least 10 days prior to the sale of the interest or share. Any information required to be filed with the superintendent pursuant to this chapter and contained in the referenced registration materials may be filed in that format with the superintendent and need not be submitted under separate cover. If a registration statement is not filed with the Office of Securities, a disclosure statement containing, to the extent applicable, all the information required to register a security by qualification, pursuant to Title 32, section 16304, must be filed with the superintendent and given to every subscriber at least 10 days prior to the sale. In the alternative, a provider may elect to provide each subscriber a disclosure statement containing those provisions stated in section 6209 determined to be required by the superintendent.   [PL 2005, c. 65, Pt. C, §13 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 452, §25 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 182, §8 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 65, §C13 (AMD).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6211 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6211. Waiver of certain continuing care agreement provisions prohibited

 §6211. Waiver of certain continuing care agreement provisions prohibited No act, agreement or statement of any subscriber constitutes a valid waiver of any of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules under this chapter, intended for the benefit or protection of the subscriber.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6212 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6212. Discharge of subscriber prior to expiration of agreement

 §6212. Discharge of subscriber prior to expiration of agreement No agreement for continuing care shall permit dismissal or permanent discharge of the subscriber from the facility providing care prior to the expiration of the agreement without just cause for such a removal and without providing at least 60 days' advance notice in writing to the subscriber.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6213 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6213. Actions for damages or equitable relief

 §6213. Actions for damages or equitable relief 1.  Action for damages.  Any subscriber injured by a violation of this chapter may bring an action for the recovery of damages in any court of competent jurisdiction. In those cases, the court may award reasonable attorneys fees to a subscriber in whose favor a judgment is rendered.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Equitable relief.  Any subscriber injured by a violation of this chapter may institute an action for an appropriate temporary restraining order or injunction.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6214 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6214. Administrative rules

 §6214. Administrative rules The superintendent and the department, as provided in this section, shall administer this chapter and may:   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]1.  Forms.  Prescribe, prepare and furnish all necessary forms;   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Fees.  Establish and collect reasonable fees under this chapter; and   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Rules.  Adopt, amend or repeal, as necessary, rules to implement and interpret this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6215 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6215. Reserves (REPEALED)

 §6215. Reserves (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 343, §§20,23 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 452, §30 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 625, §A28 (RP).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6216 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6216. Sale or transfer of ownership

 §6216. Sale or transfer of ownership Any provider desiring to sell or transfer ownership of a continuing care facility shall notify the superintendent and the acquiring interest shall obtain the superintendent's advance approval of the sale or transfer. The certificate of authority is nontransferable. The new owner must apply for a new certificate of authority to continue to provide continuing care at the facility.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6217 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6217. Penalties and enforcement

 §6217. Penalties and enforcement 1.  Cease and desist order.  The superintendent may issue an order directing a provider to cease and desist from engaging in any act or practice in violation of this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Superior Court.  In the case of any violation under this chapter, if the superintendent elects not to issue a cease and desist order or in the event of noncompliance with a cease and desist order issued pursuant to this section, the superintendent may apply to the Superior Court to issue an injunction restraining the company in whole or in part from proceeding further with its business or may apply for an order of the court to command performance consistent with contractual obligations of the provider.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Civil penalties.  A person or organization in violation of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation, payable to the State, to be recovered in a civil action. If a violation is willful, the person or organization shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation, payable to the State, to be recovered in a civil action. These penalties may be in addition to any other penalty provided by law. A separate violation may be held to exist for each day that the violation continues.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Class E crime.  Any person that violates any provision of this chapter commits a Class E crime. Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6218 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6218. Financial and organizational disclosure statements

 §6218. Financial and organizational disclosure statements Every provider shall provide to its subscribers within 120 days following the close of its first fiscal year of operation:   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]1.  Statement of financial condition.  The most recent certified annual statement of financial condition, including a balance sheet and summary of receipts and disbursements, including notes of that statement;   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Description of structure and operation.  A description of the organizational structure and operation of the provider, including the kind and extent of subscriber participation and a summary of any material changes since the issuance of the last report;   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Description of services.  A description of services and information as to where and how to secure them; and   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Method of subscriber complaints.  A clear and understandable description of the provider's method for resolving subscriber complaints.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] On an annual basis, material changes in the information required to be provided pursuant to this section shall be furnished to all subscribers.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6219 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6219. Investments

 §6219. Investments The provider shall conform its investment strategy to the standards adopted by the superintendent by rule.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6220 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6220. Filings and reports as public documents

 §6220. Filings and reports as public documents All applications, filings and reports required under this chapter shall be treated as public documents, subject to limitations and exceptions provided in Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter I.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).
24-A ME Rev Stat § 6221 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE|Chapter 73: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES|24-A §6221. Fees

 §6221. Fees Every provider subject to this chapter shall pay to the superintendent the following fees:   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).]1.  Initial application.  For filing an initial application for a certificate of authority, $1,500; and   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Annual report.  For filing each annual report, $100.   [PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 482, §1 (NEW).