20-1901. Definitions In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Authorized agency" means: (a) The office of the state fire marshal when authorized or charged with the investigation of a fire. (b) The director of the department of public safety. (c) A county attorney. (d) A county sheriff. (e) The attorney general. (f) […]
20-1902. Disclosure of information A. An authorized agency may, in writing, require an insurer to release to such other authorized agency any relevant information which the insurer has in its possession relating to a loss which such authorized agency is investigating including: 1. Application for an insurance policy. 2. Policy premium payment records. 3. History […]
20-1903. Immunity from liability for disclosure of information Any insurer, its employees or agents or an authorized agency that releases information in good faith pursuant to this chapter is immune from civil liability or criminal penalty based upon the release of the information.
20-1904. Confidentiality of information An authorized agency who receives information pursuant to this chapter shall hold the information in confidence until such time as its release is required pursuant to this chapter or pursuant to a criminal or civil proceeding.
20-1905. Authorized agency as witness An authorized agency or personnel of such agency may be required to testify in any litigation in which an insurer is named as a party.
20-1906. Violation; classification A person, insurer or authorized agency that knowingly fails to provide information pursuant to section 20-1902, subsection A or who knowingly fails to hold information in confidence pursuant to section 20-1904 is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
20-1907. Application of chapter The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to affect or repeal any local ordinance relating to fire prevention or the control of arson.
