W. Va. Code R. § 114-13-1

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 114-13-1 - General

1.1. Scope. -- The purpose of this rule is to set forth rules of practice and procedure to be followed in connection with administrative hearings conducted by the Insurance Commissioner, or his or her duly appointed representative, pursuant to authority granted the commissioner in W. Va. Code § 33-2-13. These rules are intended to meet the requirements of W. Va. Code § 29A-5-1 (State Administrative Procedures). These rules shall be applied in connection with any hearing conducted by the commissioner, or his or her representatives, to accomplish any purpose deemed necessary by the commissioner for the performance of his or her duties. This rule does not apply to hearings held under the "Insurance Tax Procedures Act," W. Va. Code §§ 33-43-1 et seq., or investigative hearings held under W. Va. Code § 33-2-9, which are subject to the requirements in subsection 33-2-9(k).

1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §§ 33-2-10 and 29A-3-3.

1.3. Filing Date. -- September 29, 2003.

1.4. Effective Date. -- October 29, 2003.

W. Va. Code R. § 114-13-1