The following activities, if committed intentionally, shall be deceptive acts under the Trade Practices Act, § 23-66-201 et seq., for companies or agents engaged in the home service system of distribution:
(1) The commission of a blind as defined by § 23-66-402;(2) The collection of a premium which is not due from a premium payor or policy owner, and, without the knowledge of the premium payor or policy owner, the crediting of that premium to future coverage for a policy owner;(3) The collection of a premium which is not due from a premium payor or policy owner, and, without the knowledge of the premium payor or policy owner, the crediting of that premium for a different policy owner;(4) The use or transfer of any excess or unused funds remaining in the account of the premium payor or policy owner to procure or revive an insurance policy for a policy owner without the knowledge or authorization of the payor; and(5) The collection of a premium by an agent who retains the premium for his or her own personal use.Acts 1993, No. 932, § 6; 1997, No. 749, § 4.