§58-21-95. Suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of surplus lines licensee's license

The Commissioner may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of a surplus lines licensee after notice and hearing as provided under G.S. 58-2-70 upon any one or more of the following grounds:

(1)        Removal of the surplus lines licensee's office from this State;

(2)        Removal of the surplus lines licensee's office accounts and records from this State during the period during which such accounts and records are required to be maintained under G.S. 58-21-75;

(3)        Closing of the surplus lines licensee's office for a period of more than 30 business days, unless permission is granted by the Commissioner;

(4)        Failure to make and file required reports;

(5)        Failure to transmit the required tax on surplus lines premiums;

(6)        Failure to maintain the required bond;

(7)        Violation of any provision of this Article; or

(8)        For any other cause for which an insurance license could be denied, revoked, suspended, or renewal refused under the Insurance Law.

(1985, c. 688, s. 1.)