North Carolina General Statutes 58-21-105. Penalties
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(a) Any surplus lines licensee who in this State represents or aids a nonadmitted domestic surplus lines insurer or a nonadmitted insurer in violation of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
(b) In addition to any other penalty provided for in this section or otherwise provided by law, including any suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license, any person violating any provision of this Article shall be subject to a civil penalty, payment of restitution, or both, in accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-2-70. ?(1985, c. 688, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 450; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2018-120, s. 2.1(m).)
Attorney's Note
Under the N.C. Gen. Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 120 days |
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 58-21-105
- Nonadmitted domestic surplus lines insurer: means an insurer that is domiciled in and authorized pursuant to N. See North Carolina General Statutes 58-21-10
- Nonadmitted insurer: includes insurance exchanges authorized under the laws of various states. See North Carolina General Statutes 58-21-10
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- Surplus lines licensee: means a person licensed under N. See North Carolina General Statutes 58-21-10