LAC 37:XIII.15113. Enforcement; Sanctions

A. In the event the Division of Diversity and Opportunity finds an apparent violation of R.S. 22:31 et seq., the commissioner may apply penalties as provided for in the Insurance Code. 1. for employment discrimination prohibited by part IV of chapter 3-A of title 23 (R.S. 23:331 et seq.), the commissioner may issue a cease and desist order and other penalties, as provided in R.S. 22:33; 2. for violations of R.S. 22:35, the commissioner shall fine the insurer $10,000 for each occurrence, as provided for in R.S. 22:35; or 3. for violations of R.S. 22:34, the commissioner shall issue a cease and desist order and other penalties as provided for in R.S. 22:1969 and 1970. B. In lieu of taking action against an insurer alleged to have engaged in employment discrimination prohibited by part IV of chapter 3-A of title 23 (R.S. 23:331 et seq.), the commissioner may advise the complainant to file a complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights.