Subdivision 1. Disciplinary proceedings. The commissioner may, by order, suspend or revoke a health carrier's license or certificate of authority and impose a monetary penalty not to exceed $25,000 for each violation of this chapter. Violations include the failure to pay an assessment required by section 62L.22, and knowingly and willfully encouraging a small employer to not meet the contribution or participation requirements of section 62L.03, subdivision 3, in order to avoid the requirements of this chapter. The notice, hearing, and appeal procedures specified in section 60A.052 or 62D.16, as appropriate, apply to the order. The order is subject to judicial review as provided under chapter 14.
Subd. 2. Enforcement powers. The commissioners of health and commerce each has for purposes of this chapter all of each commissioner's respective powers under other chapters that are applicable to their respective duties under this chapter.
History:1992 c 549 art 2 s 11; 1993 c 13 art 2 s 1; 1993 c 345 art 7 s 14