§ 31-5331. Unfair methods of competition; unfair and deceptive acts and practices.

Current through October 23, 2012

Every society authorized to do business in the District and its agents shall be subject to the provisions of law applicable to life, accident, and health insurers relating to unfair and deceptive practices; provided, however, that nothing in such provisions shall be construed as applying to or affecting the right of any society to determine its eligibility requirements for membership, or be construed as applying to or affecting the offering of benefits exclusively to members or persons eligible for membership in the society by a subsidiary corporation or affiliated organization of the society.

                
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(Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 1232, 45 DCR 1172.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 35-1261.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-86, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 31-5301.