§ 20-514. Actions against producers -- Notice and hearing

   (a) Required. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Fund shall give prior written notice to a fund producer of its intended action under § 20-513 of this subtitle and give the fund producer an opportunity for a hearing before taking the action.

(b) Exception. --

   (1) The Fund may exercise immediately any option under § 20-513 of this subtitle if the Fund determines that there is a likelihood of substantial and immediate harm to the Fund, its policyholders, or others because of:

      (i) a violation of a regulation that relates to the binding of coverage; or

      (ii) a failure to pay money owed.

   (2) After taking an action under § 20-513 of this subtitle, the Fund promptly shall give notice to the fund producer and hold a hearing within 10 working days before a member of the Board of Trustees.

(c) Regulations. -- The Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations to provide procedures for notice and hearings under this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 243B; 1996, ch. 11; 2001, ch. 731, § 1.