§ 2-102. Organization of Administration

   (a) In general. --

   (1) The Commissioner shall establish divisions or sections in the Administration, along the following lines of responsibility:

      (i) life insurance and health insurance;

      (ii) property insurance and casualty insurance;

      (iii) audit and examination;

      (iv) insurance professions;

      (v) consumer affairs; and

      (vi) insurance fraud.

   (2) The Commissioner may:

      (i) establish other areas of responsibility in the Administration; and

      (ii) reorganize or abolish areas of responsibility as necessary to fulfill effectively the duties of the Commissioner.

(b) Report to General Assembly. -- The Commissioner shall report to the General Assembly about:

   (1) the initial organizational structure of the Administration; and

   (2) any substantial changes in organizational structure.

(c) Organization of divisions. -- The organization of each division shall be according to functional area and shall be designed for efficiency, service to the public, and effective regulation.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 14A; 1995, ch. 36; ch. 352, § 10.