In addition to any other penalties provided for by this Title and subject to this chapter: [PL 1993, c. 688, §1 (NEW).]
1. Civil penalty. An arrangement that fails to obtain and maintain a valid approval from the superintendent while operating or maintaining a multiple-employer welfare arrangement is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 or more than $50,000 for each violation; and
2. Cease and desist order. The superintendent may issue a cease and desist order if the superintendent finds a person operating or maintaining a multiple-employer welfare arrangement without a currently effective certificate of approval.