24-A M.R.S. §6614: Violations

In addition to any other penalties provided for by this Title and subject to this chapter:

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.