# COMAR Title 31 — Maryland Insurance Administration

## Subtitle 04 — Insurers

### Chapter 20 — Market Conduct Actions

#### Regulation .04 Market Conduct Action.

*COMAR 31.04.20.04*

A. Whenever the Commissioner has the authority to conduct an analysis, examination, or investigation of a person's business practices, the Commissioner may conduct a market conduct action.

B. The Commissioner may conduct a market conduct action:

  (1) Based on a complaint;

  (2) As authorized by law;

  (3) Whenever the Commissioner considers it is advisable; or

  (4) With other states.

C. If the Commissioner determines information is needed from a person to conduct a market conduct action, in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter:

  (1) The Commissioner shall request the information; and

  (2) The person shall provide the information.

D. The Commissioner may participate in a market conduct action with one or more other states to determine if a Maryland law has been violated by the person subject to the market conduct action.