16. Except for a plan established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.215 (C. 17:29D-1), and except as otherwise provided in section 17 of this amendatory and supplementary act, no insurer shall charge or collect surcharges based on motor vehicle violation penalty points promulgated by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C. 39:5-30.5) or the schedule of automobile insurance eligibility points promulgated by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance pursuant to section 26 of P.L.1990, c.8 (C. 17:33B-14).

L.1997,c.151,s.16.