§ 4702 - Monitoring competition - Vermont Statutes

§ 4702. Monitoring competition

In determining whether or not a competitive market exists pursuant to section 4684 of this title, the commissioner shall monitor the degree of competition in this state. In doing so, the commissioner shall utilize existing relevant information, analytical systems and other sources; cause or participate in the development of new relevant information, analytical systems and other sources; or rely on some combination thereof. Such activities may be conducted internally within the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration, in cooperation with other state insurance departments, through outside contractors or in any other appropriate manner. (Added 1983, No. 238 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1989, No. 225 (Adj. Sess.), § 25(a); 1995, No. 180 (Adj. Sess.), § 38(a).)