354.190. Examinations, procedures.

MISSOURI STATUTES AND CODES

354.190. Examinations, procedures.

Examinations, procedures.

354.190. 1. The director shall examine and inquire into allviolations of the laws of the state applicable to corporationssubject to the provisions of sections 354.010 to 354.380, andexamine the financial condition, affairs and management of anycorporation subject to the provisions of sections 354.010 to354.380 incorporated by or doing business in this state, andinquire into and investigate the business transacted in thisstate by any corporation subject to the provisions of sections354.010 to 354.380 or such corporation's enrollmentrepresentatives.

2. He or any of his duly appointed agents may compel theattendance before him, and may examine, under oath, thedirectors, officers, employees, enrollment representatives,attorneys or any other person, in reference to the condition,affairs, management of the business, or any matters relatingthereto. He may administer oaths or affirmations, and shall havepower to summon and compel the attendance of witnesses, and torequire and compel the production of records, books, papers,contracts or other documents, if necessary.

3. The director may make and conduct the examination inperson, or he may appoint one or more persons to make and conductthe same for him. If made by one other than the director inperson, the person duly appointed by the director shall have thesame powers as above granted to the director. A certificate ofappointment, under the official seal of the director, shall besufficient authority and evidence thereof for the person orpersons to act. For the purpose of making the examinations, orhaving the same made, the director may employ the necessaryclerical, actuarial and other assistance.

4. The director may accept, in lieu of an examination byhimself, or by his authority, a certificate of an examination,accompanied by a statement of all the facts in the case made bythe insurance commissioner or superintendent of another state, ofa health services corporation organized under the laws of suchstate.