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urn: urn:us-la:rs:22:446
citation: "R.S. 22:446"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 22 › Chapter 2 › Part I › Subpart O"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2010, number: 189, section: 1, effective_date: 2010-06-09, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2015, number: 193, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
  - { year: 2018, number: 7, section: 1, effective_date: 2019-01-01, role: amendment }
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# Surplus lines insurance; exemption from form and rate filing and approval

A. The commissioner shall not require surplus lines insurers to file or seek approval of their forms and rates for property and casualty insurance except as provided in R.S. 22:1456(B)(2) relative to public carrier vehicles.

B. The commissioner may require surplus lines insurers to file their forms and rates for health and accident insurance, other than health stop loss and limited benefit policies, when necessary to comply with federal laws or regulations.