North Dakota Century Code Title 26.1. Insurance § 26.1-19-14. Examinations

1. The commissioner shall make an examination of the operations of any prepaid legal services organization holding a certificate of authority under this chapter. The examination must include all contracts, agreements, and arrangements for the delivery of services under the plan as often as the commissioner deems necessary, but not less frequently than once every three years.

2. The commissioner shall make an examination concerning the delivery of legal services of any prepaid legal services organization by reviewing any complaints made by participants brought against the organization or against providers with whom the organization has contracts or other agreements as often as the commissioner deems necessary, but not less frequently than once every three years.

3. Every prepaid legal services organization shall make its books and records relating to its operations available to the commissioner to facilitate the examination.

4. The commissioner may not undertake an examination which would violate the attorney-client privilege except with the written consent of the participant.

5. For the purpose of examination, the commissioner may issue subpoenas, administer oaths to, and examine the officers and insurance producers of the prepaid legal services organization, as well as any providers of services.