North Carolina § 58-39-20 - Pretext interviews.
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§ 58-39-20. Pretext interviews.
No insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization shall use or authorize the use of pretext interviews to obtain information in connection with an insurance transaction: Provided, however, a pretext interview may be undertaken to obtain information from a person or institution that does not have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person about whom the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where, based upon specific information available for review by the Commissioner, there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation, or material nondisclosure in connection with the claim. History (1981, c. 846, s. 1; 2003-262, s. 2(1).) Editor's Note. - Sessions Laws 2003-262, s. 2(1), effective June 26, 2003, redesignated G.S. 58-39-1 through 58-39-76 as Part 1 of Article 39 of Chapter 58 , under the heading "Insurance Information and Privacy Protection."
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 58-39-20 cover?
Section 58-39-20 ("Pretext interviews.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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