S.C. Code § 38-59-30

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 38-59-30 - Notice and hearing by director or designee; penalties

If, after due notice and hearing, the director or his designee determines that the insurer has engaged in any of the improper claim practices defined in Section 38-59-20, he shall order the insurer to cease and desist from the practice and may impose a penalty as provided in Section 38-2-10. If the penalty is imposed, the penalty may not be considered a cost of the insurer for purposes of determining whether or not the rates of the insurer warrant adjustment.

S.C. Code § 38-59-30

1993 Act No. 181, Section 723; 1988 Act No. 374, Section 30; 1974 (58) 2718] recodified as Section 38-59-30 by 1987 Act No. 155, Section 1; Former 1976 Code Section 38-37-1120 [1962 Code Section 37-591.57.