Lack of knowledge not a defense

(a) Lack of knowledge or intent to deceive with respect to the organization or status of insurance coverage of a reportable MEWA, employee leasing firm or collectively bargained arrangement is not a defense to a violation of this regulation. (b) A filing under this regulation is solely for the purpose of providing information to the commissioner. This regulation and any filing made thereunder do not authorize or license a reportable MEWA, employee leasing firm, collectively bargained arrangement or any other arrangement to engage in business in this state if otherwise prohibited by law.