N.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-34.2-04: Compliance mitigation - Enforceability - Penalty

1.An insurer is responsible for compliance with this chapter. If a violation occurs, either because of the action or inaction of the insurer or the insurer's producer, the commissioner may order:

a.An insurer to take reasonably appropriate corrective action for any consumer harmed by a failure to comply with this chapter by the insurer or by the producer;

b.A general agency, independent agency, or the producer to take reasonably appropriate corrective action for any consumer harmed by the producer's violation of this chapter; and

c.Appropriate penalties and sanctions.

2.Any applicable penalty under section 26.1-01-03.3 for a violation of this chapter may be reduced or eliminated, according to a schedule adopted by the commissioner, if corrective action for the consumer was taken promptly after a violation was discovered.

3.The authority to enforce compliance with this section is vested exclusively with the commissioner.