287.945. In determining whether or not a competitive market existspursuant to section 287.942, the director shall monitor the degree ofcompetition in this state. In doing so, the director shall use existingrelevant information, analytical systems and other sources; cause orparticipate in the development of new relevant information, analytical systemsand other sources; or rely on some combination thereof. Such activities maybe conducted internally within the department of insurance, financialinstitutions and professional registration, in cooperation with other stateinsurance departments, through outside contractors or in any other appropriatemanner.
(L. 1993 S.B. 251 ยง 23)Effective 1-1-94