26.1-26.5-06. Administrative penalties and actions by the commissioner

26.1-26.5-06. Administrative penalties and actions by the commissioner 1. In addition to any other remedies provided herein, whenever it appears to the commissioner that a person has committed or is committing an act that could be determined to be a violation, the commissioner may institute a proceeding under chapter 28-32. After the hearing, the commissioner may order any or all of the following: a. That the person permanently cease and desist from committing the acts found to be in violation of this chapter. b. Payment of a penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars for each and every act or violation. c. That the controlling insurance broker cease placing business with the controlled insurer. 2. If it is found, after hearing, that the controlling broker or any other person has not materially complied with this chapter and that the controlled insurer or any policyholder thereof has suffered any loss or damage, the commissioner may maintain a civil action or intervene in an action brought by or on behalf of the insurer or policyholder for recovery of compensatory damages for the benefit of the insurer or policyholder or other appropriate relief. 3. If an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of the controlled insurer has been entered pursuant to chapter 26.1-06.1, and the receiver appointed under that order believes that the controlling insurance broker or any other person has not materially complied with this chapter, or any rule or order adopted hereunder, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage therefrom, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer. 4. Nothing contained in this section affects the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties provided for in the insurance law. 5. Nothing contained in this section is intended to or in any manner alters or affects the rights of policyholders, claimants, creditors, or other third parties.