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31A-19a-218. Appeal from filing.

  • (1)
    • (a) A person aggrieved by a filing that is in effect may apply to the commissioner in writing for a hearing.
    • (b) The application described under Subsection (1)(a) shall:
      • (i) specify the grounds upon which the applicant intends to rely to establish the grievance; and
      • (ii) state why the filing does not meet the requirements of law.
  • (2) On receipt of an application for hearing under Subsection (1), the commissioner shall grant the requested hearing if the commissioner finds that:
    • (a) the application was made in good faith;
    • (b) the grievance is justified, assuming the applicant’s grounds can be established; and
    • (c) the grounds otherwise justify holding such a hearing.
  • (3) A hearing granted under Subsection (2) shall be held:
    • (a) within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the application; and
    • (b) not less than 10 days after written notice to:
      • (i) the applicant;
      • (ii) each insurer that made the filing; and
      • (iii) each rate service organization that made the filing.
  • (4)
    • (a) If after the hearing the commissioner finds that the filing is defective, the commissioner shall issue an order:
      • (i) specifying the respects in which the filing fails to meet the requirements of the law; and
      • (ii) setting a date after which the filing ceases to be effective.
    • (b) A copy of the order shall be sent to each party to the dispute.
    • (c) The order may not affect any contract or policy made or issued before the date set forth in the order.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 130, 1999 General Session