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Section
38-57-10

Declaration of purpose.

Section
38-57-20

"Person" defined.

Section
38-57-30

Unfair methods and deceptive acts prohibited.

Section
38-57-40

Misrepresentation or false advertising of policies prohibited.

Section
38-57-45

Use of state seal prohibited in advertising or promotion unless expressly approved; state endorsement disclaimer required on solicitation to state employees.

Section
38-57-50

False information or advertising as to insurance business prohibited.

Section
38-57-60

Fraudulently inducing insured to change, alter, or retain insurance prohibited.

Section
38-57-70

Misrepresentations in adjustment of claims prohibited.

Section
38-57-75

Vehicle glass repair procedures.

Section
38-57-80

False financial statements prohibited.

Section
38-57-90

Defamation prohibited.

Section
38-57-100

Boycotts, intimidation, and coercion prohibited.

Section
38-57-110

Coercion of business by sellers or lenders prohibited.

Section
38-57-120

Unfair discrimination in life insurance, annuities, and disability insurance prohibited.

Section
38-57-130

Misrepresentations, special inducements, and rebates prohibited on all insurance contracts.

Section
38-57-140

Discrimination and rebating permitted in life insurance, annuities, and disability insurance.

Section
38-57-150

Inducements prohibited; exception.

Section
38-57-160

Advertising gifts permitted.

Section
38-57-170

Free insurance or advertisement prohibited; exceptions.

Section
38-57-180

Insurance cost must be specified in sales and loans.

Section
38-57-200

Findings and order.

Section
38-57-210

Intervenor at hearing; judicial review at instance of intervenor.

Section
38-57-220

Immunity from prosecution.

Section
38-57-230

Violation of cease and desist order.

Section
38-57-240

Notice of levy and proceedings for collection.

Section
38-57-250

Filing order with clerk of court.

Section
38-57-260

Levy of execution; sheriff's fees.

Section
38-57-270

Remedies when fine not satisfied in full.

Section
38-57-280

Payment of fine under protest.

Section
38-57-290

Action for recovery of fine paid under protest.

Section
38-57-300

Attorney General to defend actions against director for recovery of fines; how judgment against director to be paid.

Section
38-57-310

Limit of recovery against director or designee.

Section
38-57-320

Revocation or suspension of license or certificate of authority to effect collection of fine.