Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 48 Insurance - Section 48.92.100 Authority of commissioner

§ 48.92.100. Authority of commissioner

The commissioner is authorized to make use of any of the powers established under Title 48 RCW to enforce the laws of this state so long as those powers are not specifically preempted by the federal Product Liability Risk Retention Act of 1981, as amended by the federal Risk Retention Amendments of 1986. This includes, but is not limited to, the commissioner's administrative authority to investigate, issue subpoenas, conduct depositions and hearings, issue orders, impose penalties, and seek injunctive relief. With regard to any investigation, administrative proceedings, or litigation, the commissioner can rely on the procedural law and regulations of the state. The injunctive authority of the commissioner in regard to risk retention groups is restricted by the requirement that any injunction be issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

[1993 c 462 § 100; 1987 c 306 § 10.]

Notes:
     Severability -- Implementation -- 1993 c 462: See RCW 48.31B.901 and 48.31B.902.

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