Rhode Island § 27-10-9 - Claim Adjusters

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§ 27-10-9. Claim Adjusters

R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-10-9

§ 27-10-9. Investigative and subpoena powers.

(a) The insurance commissioner shall have the power to examine and investigate into the affairs of every person engaged in the business of negotiating adjustments of insurance claims and claims under fidelity and surety bonds.

(b) The insurance commissioner, upon a hearing, may administer oaths, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and receive oral and documentary evidence, and shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, and require the production of books, papers, records, correspondence, or other documents that the commissioner deems relevant to the inquiry.

History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3790, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 27-10-9.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 27-10-9

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 27-10-9 cover?

Section 27-10-9 ("Claim Adjusters") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Rhode Island § 27-10-9?

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