South Carolina § 38-59-270 - Enforcement; cease and desist orders; penalty; private right of action.
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§ 38-59-270. Enforcement; cease and desist orders; penalty; private right of action.
The Department of Insurance shall enforce the provisions of this article. If, after due notice and hearing, the Director of the Department of Insurance or his designee determines that an insurer has failed to meet the obligations imposed by this article, he shall order the insurer to cease and desist from the practice, to correct any errant business practices, and to make any payments due, including applicable interest. If an insurer does not comply with the order within thirty days, the director or his designee may then impose a penalty as provided in Section 38-2-10. Nothing in this article may be construed to create a private right of action to enforce the specific provisions of this article.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 356, SECTION 1, eff one year after approval by the Governor (approved June 11, 2008).
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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