2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE
Chapter 3: THE INSURANCE SUPERINTENDENT
24-A §213. Orders, notices in general

§213. Orders, notices in general

1. Orders and notices of the superintendent shall be effective only when in writing signed by him or by his authority.

[ 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD) .]

2. Every order of the superintendent shall state its effective date, and shall concisely state:

A. Its intent or purpose; [1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]

B. The grounds on which based; and [1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]

C. The provisions of this Title pursuant to which action is taken or proposed to be taken; but failure to so designate a particular provision shall not deprive the superintendent of the right to rely thereon. [1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]

3. An order or notice may be given by delivery to the person to be ordered or notified, or by mailing it, postage prepaid, addressed to such person at his principal place of business or residence as last of record in the bureau. The order or notice shall be deemed to have been given when deposited in a mail depository of the United States post office, and of which the affidavit of the individual who so mailed the order or notice shall be prima facie evidence. Written notice of the party's rights to review or appeal and of the action required and of the time within which action shall be taken in order to appeal shall be given to each party with the decision.

[ 1977, c. 694, §387 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). 1977, c. 694, §387 (AMD).