The Florida Senate

627.950  Administrative and procedural authority regarding risk retention and purchasing groups.--The department is authorized to make use of any of the powers established under the Florida Insurance Code to enforce the laws of this state so long as those powers are not specifically preempted by the Product Liability Risk Retention Act of 1981 as amended by the Risk Retention Amendments of 1986. This includes, but is not limited to, the department's administrative authority to investigate, issue subpoenas, conduct depositions and hearings, issue orders, and impose penalties. With regard to any investigation, administrative proceedings, or litigation, the department may rely on the procedural law and regulations of the state. The injunctive authority of the department in regard to risk retention groups is restricted to the extent that any injunction shall be issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

History.--ss. 2, 5, ch. 87-282; s. 114, ch. 92-318.