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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Any plan that does not comply with this chapter shall be notified in writing by the commissioner of the noncompliance and of the need to take corrective action within seven days. If the noncompliance continues for seven days after notification, the plan or plan administrator may be fined not more than $1,000 per day for each day of noncompliance.
(b) In addition to penalties provided in subsection (a), the commissioner may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to approve the certificate of authority of any plan or any plan amendments.
(c) If the commissioner takes any action pursuant to subsection (b), the commissioner shall notify the applicant or licensee in writing of the reason for that action. The applicant or licensee may submit a written request within ten days of the date of receipt of the notice for a hearing before the commissioner to determine the propriety of the commissioner's action. A hearing pursuant to this subsection shall be held within thirty days of receipt of the written request, unless postponed by mutual consent, and shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 91.
(d) If the commissioner has cause to believe that any plan is violating or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or any order of the commissioner, the commissioner may issue a cease and desist order to enforce compliance with this chapter or any order of the commissioner, or may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the plan from continuing the violation. The commissioner may order or petition the court to order restitution on behalf of persons aggrieved by a violation of this chapter and an assessment of a monetary penalty against any plan, plan administrator, or owner, operator, or officer of the plan for violation of this chapter or an order of the commissioner.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 2. Business § 488-7 - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-2-business/hi-rev-st-sect-488-7/
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