Ala. Code § 27-7-4.1 (1975) Licenses - Required to Receive Payment, Etc

• Library: Alabama Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Ala. Code § 27-7-4.1 (1975)

(a) No insurer or producer shall pay, directly or indirectly, any commission or other valuable consideration to any person for services as a producer or service representative within this state unless the person holds a currently valid license as a producer or service representative as to the kind or class of business involved as required by this chapter.

(b) Any insurer or producer violating this section shall be liable for a fine in an amount of up to three times the amount of the commission paid. The fine shall be levied and collected by the commissioner. Upon failure to pay the fine the commissioner may, in the commissioner's discretion, revoke the license of the producer or the insurer's certificate of authority.