Arizona Laws 20-152. Enforcement
A. If the director has cause to believe that a person has violated any penal provision of this title or other laws relating to insurance, and that prosecution of the person is advisable, he shall certify the facts of such violation to the attorney general, who shall bring and prosecute such action as may be required for the purpose of punishing the violation.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 20-152
- Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
B. If the director has cause to believe that any person is violating or is about to violate any provision of this title or any lawful order of the director, he may certify the facts thereof to the attorney general, who shall bring and prosecute such action as may be required for the purpose of enjoining the violation.
C. The attorney general shall prosecute or defend all proceedings brought pursuant to or resulting from enforcement of this title when requested by the director.