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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) Repealed.
(2) “Company” means any person engaging in or proposing or attempting to engage in any transaction or kind of insurance or surety business and any person or group of persons who may otherwise be subject to the insurance laws of the District of Columbia, including fraternal benefit associations and excluding the District of Columbia Life and Health Guaranty Association and the District of Columbia Property and Liability Insurance Guaranty Association.
(2A) “Department” means the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking.
(3) “District” means the District of Columbia.
(4) “Examiner” means any individual or firm having been authorized by the Mayor to conduct an examination under this chapter.
(5) “Person” means any individual, aggregation of individuals, trust, association, partnership, or corporation, or any affiliate thereof.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 31-1401. Definitions. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-v-local-business-affairs/dc-code-sect-31-1401/
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