Sec.38a-8-8. Definitions

(a) As used in section 38a-8-1 to section 38a-8-75, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following words and phrases shall have the same definitions as those contained in chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes: "contested case," "final decision," "hearing officer," "intervenor," "license," "party," "person," "presiding officer," "proposed final decision," "proposed regulation," "regulation," and "regulation-making."

(b) In addition, as used in section 38a-8-1 to section 38a-8-75, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, except where any such word or phrase is used in a context which clearly indicates the contrary:

(1) "Appellant" means a person who takes an appeal to the Insurance Commissioner from a decision or ruling of the manager or committee designated to operate a residual market mechanism;

(2) "Applicant" means a party applying for any license, right or authority from the Insurance Commissioner;

(3) "Commissioner" means the Insurance Commissioner;

(4) "Complainant" means any person who complains to the Insurance Commissioner of any alleged act or omission in violation of insurance law, regulations or order of the Insurance Commissioner;

(5) "Hearing" means that portion of the department's procedures in the disposition of matters delegated to its jurisdiction by law wherein an opportunity, as deemed appropriate by the presiding officer, for presentation of evidence and argument occurs;

(6) "Non conforming" means not in compliance with applicable provisions of the General Statutes or implementing regulations;

(7) "Petitioner" means a person who has filed a petition with the Insurance Department seeking relief from the Insurance Commissioner;

(8) "Residual market mechanism" means an association, organization or other entity defined or described in sections 38a-328, 38a-329 and 38a-670 of the Connecticut General Statutes;

(9) "Respondent" means a person against whom an order or a proceeding is directed; and

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(Effective September 25, 1992; Amended February 1, 2001)