§36-6103.4. Hearing.
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A. 1. If the Insurance Commissioner has reason to believe or it appears that a person or insurer has violated or is threatening to violate the provisions of Sections 6103.1 through 6103.11 of this title or a rule promulgated pursuant thereto, or that a person or insurer acting in violation of Sections 6103.1 through 6103.11 of this title has engaged in or is threatening to engage in an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or practice as defined in Section 1201 et seq. of this title or a rule promulgated pursuant thereto, the Commissioner may set a hearing and shall serve on that person or insurer allegations of fact and a notice of hearing, in conformance with the Administrative Procedures Act and the Oklahoma Insurance Code, and the applicable rules thereof.
2. The hearing must be held not earlier than the 5th day or later than the 30th day after the date of service of the statement and notice unless the parties, with prior written approval of the Commissioner, mutually agree to some other arrangements. Process may be served by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the person's last-known address.
3. The hearing shall be conducted in the manner provided for contested cases under the Administrative Procedures Act and the Oklahoma Insurance Code, and the applicable rules thereof.
B. 1. After the hearing, the Commissioner may issue an order against the person or insurer charged with a violation requiring that the person or insurer immediately cease and desist from the violation.
2. A person aggrieved by a final order or decision of the Insurance Commissioner pursuant to Sections 6103.1 through 6103.11 of this title may seek judicial review pursuant to Section 318 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
C. The Insurance Commissioner may promulgate reasonable rules necessary to carry out this section.
D. The Insurance Commissioner may proceed under Sections 6103.1 through 6103.11 of this title or under any other applicable law without regard to prior proceedings. Added by Laws 1994, c. 294, § 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 418, § 105, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.