Section 26.1-08-11 - Solicitation of eligible individuals1. The association, pursuant to a plan approved by the board, shall disseminate appropriate information to the residents of this state regarding the existence of the association, the benefit plans, and the means of enrollment. Means of communication may include use of the press, radio, electronic mail, internet, and television, as well as publication in appropriate state offices and publications.2. The association and board shall devise and implement means of maintaining public awareness of the association and shall administer this chapter in a manner that facilitates public participation.3. All licensed accident and health insurance producers may engage in the selling or marketing of association benefit plans. The lead carrier shall pay a referral fee to each licensed accident and health insurance producer who refers an applicant to the association plan, if the applicant is accepted. The referral fees must be paid to the lead carrier from moneys received as premiums for the association benefit plan.4. Every insurance company that rejects or applies underwriting restrictions to an applicant for health insurance shall notify the applicant of the existence of the association, requirements for being accepted in it, and the procedure for applying to it.