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for coverage as new business under the program at the next renewal
date occurring after the date of the superintendent's order to
continue the program.__Any policy written through the program that
is in force when the program is terminated continues in force until
its stated expiration date in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the policy and the provisions in the plan of
operation.

 
13.__Powers of superintendent.__In addition to any powers
conferred upon the superintendent by this or any other law, the
superintendent__has authority to supervise the program and__may:

 
A.__Examine and investigate the operation of the program and
member insurers through free access to all the books,
records, files, papers and documents relating to their
operation and may summon, qualify and examine as witnesses
all persons having knowledge of such operations, including
the governing committee and its officers, employees and
agents;

 
B.__ Require reports from the program, the governing
committee and member insurers concerning risks insured
through the program as the superintendent considers
necessary;

 
C.__Approve or disapprove modified policy forms, modified
endorsements, modified rates and modified rating and rule
manuals for use by member insurers; and

 
D.__Suspend or terminate the program in accordance with
subsection 12 and any process established by rule.

 
14.__Penalties for violations.__The superintendent may take
any action permitted under section 12-A against a member insurer
or any other person required to be licensed under this Title who
violates this section or any other applicable law or rule.

 
15. Annual report.__On or before March 31st of each year, the
governing committee shall submit a report detailing the program's
operations for the previous calendar year to the superintendent
and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having
jurisdiction over insurance and financial services matters.__The
annual report is a public record within the meaning of Title 1,
chapter 13, subchapter 1.

 
16.__Applicability of provisions.__Insurance provided through
the program is subject to all other laws relating to that type of
insurance, except policies issued through the program are not
subject to section 3007 or to chapter 41, subchapter 5.__In the
event there is a conflict between any express provision in


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