044-71 Wyo. Code R. §§ 71-10 - Enforcement

(a) This Chapter shall not be construed to limit the enforcement authority of the Commissioner otherwise provided in the Wyoming Insurance Code.

(b) The Commissioner may, in his or her discretion, examine the business and financial affairs of a MEWA doing business in this State utilizing the powers granted under the Wyoming Insurance Code. The reasonable and proper expense of examination of the MEWA shall be borne by the MEWA.

(c) The MEWA must report any administrative actions against the MEWA taken by another jurisdiction or by another governmental entity to the Department within thirty (30) days of the final disposition of the matter.

(d) The Commissioner may decline to issue or renew a license issued pursuant to W.S. § 26-19-115(e) and this Chapter if the Commissioner finds that a MEWA does not satisfy any standard or requirement of this Chapter or any provision of other applicable State or federal law or regulation.

(e) The Commissioner may place on probation, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a license issued by the Department, or may levy a civil penalty in accordance with W.S.§ 26 -1-107 or any combination of actions for a violation of any applicable Department rule or any provision of applicable State and federal law.

(f) When the Commissioner believes that a MEWA or any other person is operating in this State without being duly licensed or has violated the law, an administrative rule of the Department, or an Order of the Commissioner, the Commissioner may issue an order to cease and desist such violation or take any other action set forth in law or rule.

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044-71 Wyo. Code R. §§ 71-10

Adopted, Eff. 1/6/2020. Amended, Eff. 2/9/2022.