Louisiana § RS 22:1931.1 - Definitions
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§ RS 22:1931.1. Definitions
As used in this Part the following terms shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning is clearly required by context:
(1) "Agent" means a person who is employed by or has a contractual relationship with another person or who acts on behalf of that person.
(2) "Attorney general" means the attorney general for the state of Louisiana.
(3) "Department" means the Department of Insurance.
(4) "Insurer" means any person or other entity authorized to transact and transacting insurance business in this state. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of R.S. 22:242(7) or any other law, regulation, or definition contained in this Code, a health maintenance organization shall be deemed an insurer for purposes of this Part.
(5) "Knowing" or "knowingly" means that the person has actual knowledge of the falsity of the information or that the person acts in deliberate ignorance or reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information.
(6) "Order" means a final order imposed pursuant to a civil or criminal adjudication.
(7) "Person" means any natural or juridical entity or agent thereof as defined in federal or state law furnishing or claiming to furnish a good, service, or supply who is compensated with insurance proceeds.
(8) "P.O.S.T.-certified" means peace officer standards and training certified as established by the Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.
(9) "Property" means any and all property, movable and immovable, corporeal and incorporeal.
(10) "Recovery" means the recovery of attempted benefits pursued, overpayments, damages, fines, penalties, costs, expenses, restitution, attorney fees, interest, or settlement amounts.
Acts 2012, No. 862, §1.
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