In addition to any other penalties provided for by this Title and subject to this chapter: [PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]
1. Civil penalty. An arrangement that fails to obtain and maintain a valid approval from the superintendent while operating or maintaining a multiple-employer welfare arrangement is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 or more than $50,000 for each violation; and

[PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A Sec. 6614

  • arrangement: means an employer welfare benefit plan or any other arrangement that is established or maintained for the purpose of offering or providing health benefits to the employees of 2 or more employers or to their beneficiaries. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A Sec. 6601
2. Cease and desist order. The superintendent may issue a cease and desist order if the superintendent finds a person operating or maintaining a multiple-employer welfare arrangement without a currently effective certificate of approval.

[PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).