Expiration of authority granted by director on cessation of business; suspension or revocation of license; penalties; administrative hearing.
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-90-570
in effect(A) At the cessation of business of a SPFC following termination or cancellation of a SPFC contract and the redemption of any related securities issued in connection with them, the authority granted by the director expires or, in the case of retiring and surviving protected cells, be modified, and the SPFC is no longer authorized to conduct activities unless and until a new or modified license is issued pursuant to a new filing pursuant to the provisions of Section 38-90-440 or as agreed by the director. (B) The director may suspend or revoke the license of a SPFC in this State for: (1) insolvency; (2) failure to meet the provisions of Section 38-90-460, 38-90-480(D), or 38-90-580; (3) use of methods that, although not otherwise specifically prohibited by law, nevertheless render its operation detrimental or its condition unsound with respect to the public, the holders of the securities, or policyholders of the SPFC; or (4) failure to otherwise comply in any material respect with applicable laws of this State. (C) If the director finds, upon examination or other evidence, that a SPFC has committed any of the acts specified in subsection (B), the director may impose the penalties provided in Section 38-2-10 if the director considers it in the best interest of the public, the holders of the securities, and the policyholders of the SPFC. (D) Unless the grounds for suspension or revocation relate only to the financial condition or soundness of the SPFC or to a deficiency in its assets, the director shall notify the SPFC not less than thirty days before revoking its authority to do business in this State and specify in the notice the particulars of the alleged violation of the law or its organizational documents or grounds for revocation and a proper opportunity must be offered the SPFC to be heard before the Administrative Law Court.
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