(1) The director may issue an order instructing a motor vehicle service contract provider to cease and desist from selling or offering for sale motor vehicle service contracts if the director determines that the provider has failed to comply with the Motor Vehicle Service Contract Reimbursement Insurance Act. At the same time the order is issued, the director shall serve notice to the motor vehicle service provider of the reasons for such order and that the motor vehicle service provider may request a hearing in writing within ten business days after receipt of the order. If a hearing is requested, the director shall schedule a hearing within ten business days after receipt of the request. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. If a hearing is not requested and none is ordered by the director, the order shall remain in effect until modified or vacated by the director.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 44-3524

  • Action: shall include any proceeding in any court of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Attorney: shall mean attorney at law. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Director: shall mean the Director of Insurance. See Nebraska Statutes 44-103
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.

(2) Upon the failure of a motor vehicle service contract provider to obey a cease and desist order issued by the director, the director may give notice in writing of the failure to the Attorney General who may commence an action against the provider to enjoin the provider from selling or offering for sale motor vehicle service contracts until the provider complies with the act. The district court may issue the injunction.