SECTION 365:1-3-1. Initiation of investigative proceedings; cooperation; investigators

(a)   Investigations and inquiries are originated upon request or complaint of members of the insuring public, or by the Insurance Commissioner upon his/her own motion. Any person may apply to the Commissioner to institute a proceeding in respect to any violation of law over which the Commissioner has jurisdiction. The application or complaint should be in writing, signed by the applicant, and should contain a statement setting forth the alleged violations of law and the name and address of the party or parties complained of. No forms or formal procedures are required in making applications or complaints. The applicant is not regarded as a party, since the Commissioner acts only in the public interest. The Commissioner shall not take action when the alleged violation of law is merely a matter of private controversy and does not tend to adversely affect the public.

(b)   The Commissioner encourages voluntary cooperation in investigations. The Commissioner may invoke any or all of the compulsory processes authorized by law. Inquiries and investigations, under the various statutes administered by the Commissioner, are conducted by representatives designated and duly authorized for this purpose. Such representatives are authorized to exercise and perform the duties of their office in accordance with laws of the State of Oklahoma and the regulations of the Commissioner, including the administration of oaths and affirmations, in any matter under investigation by the Commissioner. Any party under investigation, compelled to furnish information or documentary evidence, shall be advised of the purpose and scope of the investigation.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 1457, eff 5-1-93]