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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 5: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 24 §2907. Communications of sympathy or benevolence

§2907. Communications of sympathy or benevolence
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Relative" means an alleged victim's spouse, parent, grandparent, stepfather, stepmother, child, grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister or spouse's parents. "Relative" includes these relationships that are created as a result of adoption. In addition, "relative" includes any domestic partner of an alleged victim.   [PL 2021, c. 567, §29 (AMD).]
B. "Representative" means a legal guardian, attorney, person designated to make decisions on behalf of a patient under an advance directive or any person recognized in law or custom as a person's agent.   [PL 2005, c. 376, §1 (NEW).]
C. "Unanticipated outcome" means the outcome of a medical treatment or procedure that differs from an expected result.   [PL 2005, c. 376, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 567, §29 (AMD).]
2.  Evidence of admissions.
In any civil action for professional negligence or in any arbitration proceeding related to such civil action, any statement, affirmation, gesture or conduct expressing apology, sympathy, commiseration, condolence, compassion or a general sense of benevolence that is made by a health care practitioner or health care provider or an employee of a health care practitioner or health care provider to the alleged victim, a relative of the alleged victim or a representative of the alleged victim and that relates to the discomfort, pain, suffering, injury or death of the alleged victim as the result of the unanticipated outcome is inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission against interest. Nothing in this section prohibits the admissibility of a statement of fault.
[PL 2005, c. 376, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 376, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 567, §29 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 6: PROHIBITION OF CLAIMS BASED UPON WRONGFUL BIRTH AND WRONGFUL LIFE FOR BIRTH OF A HEALTHY CHILD › 24 §2931. Wrongful birth; wrongful life

§2931. Wrongful birth; wrongful life
1.  Intent.
It is the intent of the Legislature that the birth of a normal, healthy child does not constitute a legally recognizable injury and that it is contrary to public policy to award damages for the birth or rearing of a healthy child.
[PL 1985, c. 804, §§16, 22 (NEW).]
2.  Birth of healthy child; claim for damages prohibited.
No person may maintain a claim for relief or receive an award for damages based on the claim that the birth and rearing of a healthy child resulted in damages to him. A person may maintain a claim for relief based on a failed sterilization procedure resulting in the birth of a healthy child and receive an award of damages for the hospital and medical expenses incurred for the sterilization procedures and pregnancy, the pain and suffering connected with the pregnancy and the loss of earnings by the mother during pregnancy.
[PL 1985, c. 804, §§16, 22 (NEW).]
3.  Birth of unhealthy child; damages limited.
Damages for the birth of an unhealthy child born as the result of professional negligence are limited to damages associated with the disease, defect or disability suffered by the child.
[PL 2021, c. 348, §34 (AMD).]
4.  Other causes of action.
This section does not preclude causes of action based on claims that, but for a wrongful act or omission, maternal death or injury would not have occurred or disability, disease, defect or deficiency of an individual prior to birth would have been prevented, cured or ameliorated in a manner that preserved the health and life of the affected individual.
[PL 2021, c. 348, §35 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 804, §§16,22 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 348, §§34, 35 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 8: CONTINGENT FEES › 24 §2961. Contingent fees

§2961. Contingent fees
1.  Limitation.
In an action for professional negligence, the total contingent fee for the plaintiff's attorney or attorneys shall not exceed the following amounts, exclusive of litigation expenses:
A. Thirty-three and one-third percent of the first $100,000 of the sum recovered;   [PL 1985, c. 804, §§ 16, 22 (NEW).]
B. Twenty-five percent of the next $100,000 of the sum recovered; and   [PL 1985, c. 804, §§ 16, 22 (NEW).]
C. Twenty percent of any amount over $200,000 of the sum recovered.   [PL 1985, c. 804, §§ 16, 22 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 804, §§ 16, 22 (NEW).]
2.  Future damages; lump-sum value.
For purposes of determining any lump-sum contingent fee, any future damages recoverable by the plaintiff in periodic installments shall be reduced to lump-sum value.
[PL 1985, c. 804, §§ 16, 22 (NEW).]
3.  Review.
If the plaintiff prevails in the action for professional negligence, the plaintiff's attorney may petition the court to review the reasonableness of the fees permitted under subsection 1. The court may award a greater fee than that permitted by subsection 1, provided that:
A. The court, considering the factors established in Maine Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.5 as guides in determining the reasonableness of a fee, finds that the fees permitted by subsection 1 are inadequate to compensate the attorney reasonably for the attorney's services; and   [PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. B, §7 (AMD).]
B. The court finds that the fee found reasonable under paragraph A does not exceed the percentages set forth in the contingent fee agreement between the attorney and plaintiff as the maximum amount of compensation the attorney may receive.   [PL 1987, c. 646, §§6 and 14 (NEW).]
An attorney may petition the court under this subsection only if, prior to the signing of a contingent fee agreement by the attorney and client, the attorney informs the client, orally and in writing, of the provisions of this section.
[PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. B, §7 (AMD).]
4.  Definition.
As used in this section, "contingent fee" includes any fee arrangement under which the compensation is to be determined in whole or in part on the result obtained.
[PL 1985, c. 804, §§ 16, 22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 804, §§16,22 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 646, §§6,14 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. B, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 9: MEDICAL LIABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT › 24 §2971. Medical liability demonstration project (REPEALED)

§2971. Medical liability demonstration project
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 931, §4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §B21 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §104 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 9: MEDICAL LIABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT › 24 §2972. Medical specialty advisory committees established (REPEALED)

§2972. Medical specialty advisory committees established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 931, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 319, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §§B21,22 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §105 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 9: MEDICAL LIABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT › 24 §2973. Practice parameters; risk management protocols (REPEALED)

§2973. Practice parameters; risk management protocols
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 931, §4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §§B21,22 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §106 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 9: MEDICAL LIABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT › 24 §2974. Report to Legislature (REPEALED)

§2974. Report to Legislature
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 931, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 319, §4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §§B21,22 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §107 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 9: MEDICAL LIABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT › 24 §2975. Application to professional negligence claims (REPEALED)

§2975. Application to professional negligence claims
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 931, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 343, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §108 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 9: MEDICAL LIABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT › 24 §2976. Physician participation (REPEALED)

§2976. Physician participation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 931, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 734, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §§B21,22 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §109 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 9: MEDICAL LIABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT › 24 §2977. Evidence; inadmissibility (REPEALED)

§2977. Evidence; inadmissibility
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 931, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 343, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §110 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 9: MEDICAL LIABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT › 24 §2978. Information and reports (REPEALED)

§2978. Information and reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 931, §4 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 189, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §§B21,22 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 343, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §111 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 9: MEDICAL LIABILITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT › 24 §2979. Expanded practice parameters; expanded risk management protocols (REPEALED)

§2979. Expanded practice parameters; expanded risk management protocols
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 477, §D6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 477, §F1 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 600, §§B21,22 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §112 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 10: BILLING FOR HEALTH CARE › 24 §2985. Billing for health care services

§2985. Billing for health care services
A health care practitioner, as defined in section 2502, subsection 1-A, who directly bills for health care services must use the current standardized claim form for professional services approved by the Federal Government and, after October 16, 2003, must submit claims in electronic data format to a carrier, as defined in Title 24-A, section 4301-A, subsection 3, that accepts claims in an electronic format. A health care practitioner or group of health care practitioners with fewer than 10 full-time-equivalent health care practitioners and other employees is exempt from the requirement to submit claims in electronic data format until October 16, 2005. Beginning October 16, 2005, a health care practitioner or group of health care practitioners with fewer than 10 full-time-equivalent health care practitioners and other employees may apply to the Superintendent of Insurance for a continued exemption from the requirement to submit claims in electronic data format based upon hardship. The Superintendent of Insurance shall adopt rules relating to the process for a hardship exemption and the standard for determining whether a practitioner has demonstrated hardship. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. D, §2 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. D, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 477, §D7 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 477, §F1 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 469, §D2 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 469, §D9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 21: MAINE HEALTH SECURITY ACT › Subchapter 10: BILLING FOR HEALTH CARE › 24 §2987. Consumer information (REPEALED)

§2987. Consumer information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 469, §C30 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 332, §2 (RP). PL 2013, c. 332, §3 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE › 24 §2704. Rate filings (REPEALED)

§2704. Rate filings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE › 24 §2705. Disapproval of filings (REPEALED)

§2705. Disapproval of filings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE › 24 §2707. Deviations (REPEALED)

§2707. Deviations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE › 24 §2708. Appeal by minority (REPEALED)

§2708. Appeal by minority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE › 24 §2709. Information furnished insureds; hearings and appeals of insureds (REPEALED)

§2709. Information furnished insureds; hearings and appeals of insureds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE › 24 §2711. Joint underwriting or joint reinsurance (REPEALED)

§2711. Joint underwriting or joint reinsurance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE › 24 §2712. Examinations (REPEALED)

§2712. Examinations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE › 24 §2714. False or misleading information (REPEALED)

§2714. False or misleading information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 1: FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE › 24 §2715. Hearing procedure and appeal (REPEALED)

§2715. Hearing procedure and appeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANIES › 24 §2765. Disapproval of filings (REPEALED)

§2765. Disapproval of filings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANIES › 24 §2767. Deviations (REPEALED)

§2767. Deviations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANIES › 24 §2769. Information furnished insureds; hearings and appeals of insureds (REPEALED)

§2769. Information furnished insureds; hearings and appeals of insureds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANIES › 24 §2771. Joint underwriting or joint reinsurance (REPEALED)

§2771. Joint underwriting or joint reinsurance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANIES › 24 §2774. False or misleading information (REPEALED)

§2774. False or misleading information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 23: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS › Subchapter 2: CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANIES › 24 §2776. Hearing procedure and appeal (REPEALED)

§2776. Hearing procedure and appeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 25: TRADE PRACTICES; UNFAIR COMPETITION (REPEALED) › 24 §2905. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined (REPEALED)

§2905. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 131, §1 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP). PL 1969, c. 402, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 25: TRADE PRACTICES; UNFAIR COMPETITION (REPEALED) › 24 §2906. Coercion in requiring insurance (REPEALED)

§2906. Coercion in requiring insurance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 296, §1 (RPR). PL 1969, c. 132 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 25: TRADE PRACTICES; UNFAIR COMPETITION (REPEALED) › 24 §2906-A. Notice of free choice of agent or insurer (REPEALED)

§2906-A. Notice of free choice of agent or insurer
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 296, §2 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 25: TRADE PRACTICES; UNFAIR COMPETITION (REPEALED) › 24 §2906-B. Using insurance information to detriment of another (REPEALED)

§2906-B. Using insurance information to detriment of another
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 296, §2 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 25: TRADE PRACTICES; UNFAIR COMPETITION (REPEALED) › 24 §2907. Insurance companies prohibited from owning or operating funeral establishments (REPEALED)

§2907. Insurance companies prohibited from owning or operating funeral establishments
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 25: TRADE PRACTICES; UNFAIR COMPETITION (REPEALED) › 24 §2908. Insurance companies prohibited from contracting for funerals (REPEALED)

§2908. Insurance companies prohibited from contracting for funerals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 25: TRADE PRACTICES; UNFAIR COMPETITION (REPEALED) › 24 §2910. Hearings, witnesses, appearances, production of books and service of process (REPEALED)

§2910. Hearings, witnesses, appearances, production of books and service of process
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 25: TRADE PRACTICES; UNFAIR COMPETITION (REPEALED) › 24 §2912. Judicial review of cease and desist orders (REPEALED)

§2912. Judicial review of cease and desist orders
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 25: TRADE PRACTICES; UNFAIR COMPETITION (REPEALED) › 24 §2913. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices which are not defined (REPEALED)

§2913. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices which are not defined
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 25: TRADE PRACTICES; UNFAIR COMPETITION (REPEALED) › 24 §2915. Provisions of §§ 146 to 158 additional to existing law (REPEALED)

§2915. Provisions of §§ 146 to 158 additional to existing law
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 26: INSIDER TRADING OF EQUITY SECURITIES › 24 §3001. Suit by company (REPEALED)

§3001. Suit by company
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 111 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 26: INSIDER TRADING OF EQUITY SECURITIES › 24 §3004. Limitations; rules and regulations (REPEALED)

§3004. Limitations; rules and regulations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 111 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 26: INSIDER TRADING OF EQUITY SECURITIES › 24 §3005. Arbitrage transactions (REPEALED)

§3005. Arbitrage transactions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 111 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 28: CONTINUITY OF MANAGEMENT (REPEALED) › 24 §3302. Definitions; interpretation of chapter (REPEALED)

§3302. Definitions; interpretation of chapter
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 124 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 28: CONTINUITY OF MANAGEMENT (REPEALED) › 24 §3303. Emergency bylaws (REPEALED)

§3303. Emergency bylaws
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 124 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 28: CONTINUITY OF MANAGEMENT (REPEALED) › 24 §3304. Change of location; emergency boards of directors (REPEALED)

§3304. Change of location; emergency boards of directors
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 124 (NEW). PL 1967, c. 494, §20 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 28: CONTINUITY OF MANAGEMENT (REPEALED) › 24 §3305. Powers of the commissioner (REPEALED)

§3305. Powers of the commissioner
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 124 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24: INSURANCE › Chapter 28: CONTINUITY OF MANAGEMENT (REPEALED) › 24 §3307. Governor's authority; effect of other laws (REPEALED)

§3307. Governor's authority; effect of other laws
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 124 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 132, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §1. Short title

§1. Short title
This Title shall be known and be cited as the Maine Insurance Code.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §2. "Person" defined

§2. "Person" defined
"Person" includes an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, syndicate, organization, society, business trust, attorney-in-fact and every natural or artificial legal entity.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §3. "Insurance" defined

§3. "Insurance" defined
"Insurance" means a contract under which one undertakes to pay or indemnify another as to loss from certain specified contingencies or perils, to pay or grant a specified amount or determinable benefit or annuity in connection with ascertainable risk contingencies or to act as surety, except that the following types of contracts are not considered insurance:   [PL 1997, c. 592, §9 (RPR).]
1.  Charitable gift annuity.
A charitable gift annuity agreement, as defined in section 703‑A;
[PL 1997, c. 592, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Road or tourist service contract.
A road or tourist service contract, other than a contract issued by a licensed insurer, related to the repair, operation and care of automobiles or to the protection and assistance of automobile owners or drivers;
[PL 2011, c. 345, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 345, §7 (AFF).]
3.  Home service contract.
A home service contract whereby, for a set fee and specified duration, a person agrees to defray the cost of repair or replacement or provide or arrange for the repair or replacement of all or any part of any structural component, appliance or system of a home necessitated by wear and tear, deterioration or inherent defect or by failure of an inspection to detect the likelihood of any such loss; and
[PL 2011, c. 345, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 345, §7 (AFF).]
4.  Service contract.
A service contract as defined in section 7102, subsection 11.
[PL 2011, c. 345, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 345, §7 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 375, §C1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 457, §7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 592, §9 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 345, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 345, §7 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §4. "Insurer" defined

§4. "Insurer" defined
"Insurer" includes every person engaged as principal and as indemnitor, surety or contractor in the business of entering into contracts of insurance.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §5. Superintendent, bureau defined

§5. Superintendent, bureau defined
1.  Superintendent.
"Superintendent" means the Superintendent of the Bureau of Insurance.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §6 (RPR).]
2.  Bureau.
"Bureau" means the Bureau of Insurance.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §6 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §6 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §6. "Domestic," "foreign," "alien" insurer defined

§6. "Domestic," "foreign," "alien" insurer defined
1.  Domestic insurer.
A "domestic" insurer is one formed under the laws of this State.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Foreign insurer.
A "foreign" insurer is one formed under the laws of any jurisdiction other than this State.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Alien insurer.
An "alien" insurer is a foreign insurer formed under the laws of any country other than the United States of America, its states, districts, commonwealths and possessions.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §7. "State" defined

§7. "State" defined
When in context signifying other than this State, "state" means any state, district, territory, commonwealth or possession of the United States of America.   [PL 1995, c. 329, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 329, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §8. "Authorized," "unauthorized" insurer defined

§8. "Authorized," "unauthorized" insurer defined
1.  Authorized insurer.
An "authorized" insurer is one duly authorized to transact insurance in this State by a subsisting certificate of authority issued by the superintendent.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Unauthorized insurer.
An "unauthorized" insurer is one not so authorized.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §9. "Transacting insurance" defined

§9. "Transacting insurance" defined
In addition to other aspects of insurance operations to which provisions of this Title by their terms apply, "transact" with respect to a business of insurance includes any of the following, whether by mail or any other means:   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
1.
Solicitation or inducement;
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Negotiations;
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Effectuation of a contract of insurance;
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
4.
Transaction of matters subsequent to effectuation and arising out of such a contract.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §10. Application of code as to particular types of insurers

§10. Application of code as to particular types of insurers
No provision of this Title shall apply with respect to:   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
1.
Domestic mutual assessment insurers, as identified in chapter 51, except as stated in such chapter;
[PL 1969, c. 177, §1 (AMD).]
2.
Fraternal benefit societies, except as stated in chapter 55;
[PL 1997, c. 676, §2 (AMD).]
3.
[PL 1997, c. 457, §9 (RP).]
4.
Unless otherwise expressly provided by this Title, a domestic insurer heretofore formed under a special Act of the Legislature, when inconsistent with such special Act as heretofore amended;
[PL 1997, c. 676, §3 (AMD).]
5.
The government contracting activities of a health care servicing entity, as defined in Title 22, section 3173, contracting, whether directly or as a subcontractor, with the Department of Health and Human Services, unless otherwise expressly provided by this Title. This Title may apply to other insurance or managed care activities of a health care servicing entity; or
[PL 1997, c. 676, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
6.
The government contracting activities of a health care servicing entity, as defined in Title 22‑A, section 207, subsection 7, contracting, whether directly or as a subcontractor, with the Department of Health and Human Services, unless otherwise expressly provided by this Title. This Title may apply to any other insurance or managed care activities of a health care servicing entity.
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. C, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 177, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 399, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 457, §§8,9 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 676, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. N, §55 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. C, §14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §11. Particular provisions prevail

§11. Particular provisions prevail
Provisions of this Title as to a particular kind of insurance, type of insurer or matter shall prevail over provisions relating to insurance, insurers or matters in general.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §12. General penalty (REPEALED)

§12. General penalty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 177, §§1-A (RPR). PL 1989, c. 269, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §13. Retention of unpaid premium

§13. Retention of unpaid premium
Any insurance company, broker or agent may retain an amount equal to any undisputed unpaid premium due on the policy under which a claim is being presented, in connection with claims by and settled with an insured, as long as the unpaid premium remains unpaid 60 days after the effective date of that policy or the date of the original billing for the unpaid premium, whichever occurs later. The unpaid premium may not be retained as against any loss payee or mortgagee named in the policy up to the amount of the unpaid balance owed to that loss payee or mortgagee on the date the loss that gave rise to the claim occurred. This section does not apply to a health insurance policy.   [PL 1993, c. 117, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 117, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §14. Affordable Care Act defined

§14. Affordable Care Act defined
As used in this Title, "federal Affordable Care Act" means the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Public Law 111-152, and any amendments to or regulations or guidance issued under those acts.   [PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS › 24-A §15. NAIC defined

§15. NAIC defined
As used in this Title, “NAIC” or “National Association of Insurance Commissioners” means the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or its successor organization of insurance regulators.   [PL 2021, c. 521, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 521, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §200. Department continued

§200. Department continued
There is continued a department of State Government known as the Insurance Bureau.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §201. Superintendent of Insurance; appointment; term

§201. Superintendent of Insurance; appointment; term
1.
The Superintendent of Insurance is the head of the Bureau of Insurance.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §7 (RPR).]
2.
The superintendent shall be appointed by the Governor and subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over banking and insurance and to confirmation by the Legislature.
[PL 1987, c. 105, §3 (AMD).]
3.
The superintendent shall hold the superintendent's office for 5 years or until the superintendent's successor has been appointed and has qualified. Any vacancy occurring must be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §148 (COR).]
4.
The superintendent shall be removable for cause by impeachment or by address of the Governor to both branches of the Legislature, and Title 5, section 931, subsection 2, shall not apply.
[PL 1987, c. 402, Pt. A, §151 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §7 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 771, §259 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 359, §§5-7 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 105, §3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §A151 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §148 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §202. Seal

§202. Seal
The superintendent must have a seal of office of a suitable design, bearing the words "Insurance Superintendent of the State of Maine." The superintendent shall file an impression of the seal, duly certified by the superintendent under oath, with the Secretary of State.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §149 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §149 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §203. Compensation

§203. Compensation
The State shall pay to the superintendent an annual salary in amount as provided by law as full compensation for all duties required of the superintendent.   [PL 1989, c. 702, Pt. E, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 553, §25 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 702, §E12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §204. Principal office (REPEALED)

§204. Principal office
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 177, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 251 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §205. Bureau organization

§205. Bureau organization
With the approval of the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, the superintendent shall organize the bureau in a manner the superintendent determines necessary for the discharge of the superintendent's duties.   [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §15 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H15 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §206. Deputy superintendents

§206. Deputy superintendents
1.
The superintendent, with the approval of the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, may employ, subject to the Civil Service Law, 2 deputy superintendents. Where authorized by another section of this Title, the superintendent may also appoint such special deputies as regulatory responsibilities may necessitate.
[PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §16 (AMD).]
2.
The deputies shall perform such duties and exercise such powers of the superintendent as the superintendent may from time to time authorize. The superintendent shall designate one of the deputy superintendents to perform the duties of the superintendent whenever the superintendent is absent from the State; the deputy superintendent is directed to do so by the superintendent; there is a vacancy in the office of superintendent; or the superintendent is incapacitated by illness.
[PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §8 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §46 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B106 (AMD). RR 1993, c. 1, §55 (COR). PL 1995, c. 502, §H16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §207. Staff

§207. Staff
The superintendent may employ personnel as the business of the bureau may require, subject to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation's approval and in accordance with the Civil Service Law. The qualifications of those personnel must reflect the needs and responsibilities relating to the bureau's regulatory functions pursuant to this Title. The superintendent may authorize senior personnel of the bureau to carry out the superintendent's duties and authority.   [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §17 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B107 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H17 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §208. Independent technical, professional services

§208. Independent technical, professional services
The superintendent may from time to time contract for such additional actuarial, examination, rating and other technical and professional services as may be required for discharge of the superintendent's duties. If a contractor retained pursuant to this section has access to confidential information, the contract must require the contractor to comply with the requirements of section 216, subsection 5, paragraph B‑1.   [PL 2021, c. 521, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §150 (COR). PL 2021, c. 521, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §208-A. Cooperative agreements

§208-A. Cooperative agreements
The superintendent, in the superintendent's discretion, may enter into cooperative agreements with other state, federal or foreign law enforcement or regulatory agencies to facilitate the regulatory functions of the superintendent, including, but not limited to, information sharing, coordination of examinations and investigations and joint examinations and investigations.   [PL 1999, c. 184, §18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 184, §18 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §209. Prohibited interests, rewards

§209. Prohibited interests, rewards
1.
The superintendent, or the superintendent's deputy, or any examiner or employee of the bureau may not be connected with the management or be holder of a material number of shares of any insurer, insurance holding company, insurance agency or broker, or be pecuniarily interested in any insurance transaction, except as a policyholder or claimant under a policy; except that as to matters wherein a conflict of interests does not exist on the part of any such individual, the superintendent may employ and retain from time to time insurance actuaries, examiners, accountants, and other technicians who are independently practicing their professions even though from time to time similarly employed or retained by insurers or others.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §151 (COR).]
2.
Subsection 1 above shall not be deemed to prohibit:
A. Receipt by any such individual of fully vested commissions or fully vested retirement benefits to which the individual is entitled by reason of services performed prior to becoming superintendent or prior to employment in the bureau;   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §152 (COR).]
B. Investment in shares of regulated diversified investment companies; or   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
C. Mortgage loans made under customary terms and in ordinary course of business.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §152 (COR).]
3.
The superintendent, or the superintendent's deputy, or any employee or technician employed or retained by the bureau may not be given or receive, directly or indirectly, any fee, compensation, loan, gift or other thing of value in addition to the compensation and expense allowance provided by or pursuant to the law of this State, or by contract with the superintendent, for any service rendered or to be rendered as such superintendent, deputy, assistant, employee or technician, or in connection therewith.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §153 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§151-153 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §210. Delegation of powers

§210. Delegation of powers
1.
The superintendent may delegate to the superintendent's deputy, examiner or an employee of the bureau the exercise or discharge in the superintendent's name of any power, duty or function, whether ministerial, discretionary or of whatever character, vested in or imposed upon the superintendent.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §154 (COR).]
2.
The official act of any such person acting in the superintendent's name and by his authority shall be deemed an official act of the superintendent.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §154 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §211. General powers, duties

§211. General powers, duties
1.
The superintendent shall enforce the provisions of, and execute the duties imposed upon the superintendent by, this Title.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §155 (COR).]
2.
The superintendent has the powers and authority expressly vested in the superintendent by or reasonably implied from this Title.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §156 (COR).]
3.
The superintendent shall have such additional rights, powers and duties as may be provided by other laws.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§155, 156 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §212. Rules and regulations

§212. Rules and regulations
Subject to the applicable requirements and procedures of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, the superintendent may adopt, amend and rescind reasonable rules to aid the administration or effectuation of any provisions of this Title or of any other state or federal statutes to the extent administered or enforced by the superintendent.   [PL 2001, c. 262, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §386 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 269, §4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §E23 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §E47 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 262, §C1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §212-A. Parity for insurance agents and brokers

§212-A. Parity for insurance agents and brokers
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to the extent authorized by the superintendent by rule, a licensed agent or broker has the power to engage in any insurance activity that financial institutions chartered by or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Government are authorized to engage in pursuant to federal law or regulation or by a court of competent jurisdiction. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 1997, c. 207, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 207, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §213. Orders, notices in general

§213. Orders, notices in general
1.
Orders and notices of the superintendent are effective only when in writing signed by the superintendent or by the superintendent's authority.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §157 (COR).]
2.
Every order of the superintendent shall state its effective date, and shall concisely state:
A. Its intent or purpose;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
B. The grounds on which based; and   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
C. The provisions of this Title pursuant to which action is taken or proposed to be taken; but failure to so designate a particular provision shall not deprive the superintendent of the right to rely thereon.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
3.
An order or notice may be given by delivery to the person to be ordered or notified, or by mailing it, postage prepaid, addressed to such person at the person's principal place of business or residence as last of record in the bureau. The order or notice is deemed to have been given when deposited in a mail depository of the United States post office, and of which the affidavit of the individual who so mailed the order or notice is prima facie evidence. Written notice of the party's rights to review or appeal and of the action required and of the time within which action must be taken in order to appeal must be given to each party with the decision.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §158 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §387 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §§157, 158 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §214. Enforcement

§214. Enforcement
1.
The superintendent may, through the Attorney General of this State, invoke the aid of the Superior Court through proceedings instituted in any county of this State to enforce any lawful order made or action taken by the superintendent. In such proceedings, the Superior Court may make such orders, either preliminary or final, as it considers proper under the facts established before it.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §159 (COR).]
2.
If the superintendent has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this Title, or of other law as applicable to insurance operations, for which criminal prosecution is provided and would be in order, the superintendent shall give the information relative thereto to the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall promptly institute such action or proceedings, including, but not limited to, actions or proceedings to seek restitution, against that person as in the Attorney General's opinion the information may require or justify.
[PL 2003, c. 310, §1 (AMD).]
3.
The Attorney General upon request of the superintendent is authorized to proceed in the courts of any other state or in any federal court or agency to enforce an order or decision of any court proceeding or in any administrative proceeding before the superintendent.
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 310, §1 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §159 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE › Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT › 24-A §215. Violation of rules, regulations, orders; penalty

§215. Violation of rules, regulations, orders; penalty
Any person who knowingly violates any rule, regulation or order of the superintendent shall be subject to such suspension or revocation of certificate of authority or license as may be applicable under this Title for violation of the provision to which such rule, regulation or order relates.   [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).