80TH CONG., 2D SESS.-CH. 324 -MAY 20, 1948 to enforce by regulations, orders, or otherwise all and singular, the provisions of this Act, and the full intent thereof. In particular he shall have the authority and power- (a) to examine all records of companies and rating organiza- tions and to require any or every company, agent, broker, and rating organization to furnish under oath such information as he may deem necessary for the administration of this Act. The expense of such examination shall be paid by the company or rating organization examined. In lieu of such examination the Superintendent may, in his discretion, accept a report of exam- ination made by any other insurance supervisory authority; (b) to make and enforce such reasonable orders, rules, and regulations as may be necessary in making this Act effective, but such orders, rules, and regulations shall not be contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act; (c) to issue an order, after a full hearing to all parties in interest requiring any group, association, or organization of com- panies and the members thereof to cease and desist from any unfair or unreasonable practice; (d) The Superintendent may designate one or more rating organizations or other agencies to assist him in gathering statis- tical data and in making such compilations thereof as may be necessary for the proper administration of this Act. Such com- pilations shall be made available, subject to reasonable rules promulgated by the Superintendent, to companies and rating organizations. The Superintendent shall have no authority at any hearing to com- pel the attendance of witnesses and he shall not be required to adhere to formal rules of pleading or evidence. At the request of a party or parties in interest made prior to any hearing, he shall administer oaths to witnesses and shall permit such party or parties, at the cost and expense of one who so requests, to have made a record of the hearing, which record upon request of such party or parties the Super- intendent shall certify. SEc. 9. PENALTIES.- Any company, broker, or agent guilty of violating any of the provisions of this Act or any order, rule, or regulation issued pursuant to this Act, shall be subject to the pro- visions of sections 3 and 36, respectively, of chapter II, of said Act approved October 9, 1940, as amended. SEC. 10. JUDICIAL REVIEw. -Any person, firm or corporation aggrieved by any order, ruling, proceeding, or action of the Super- intendent may contest the validity of such order, ruling, proceeding, or action in any court of competent jurisdiction by appeal or through any other appropriate proceedings, as provided under section 45, chapter II, of said Act approved October 9, 1940. SEC. 11 . REPEALS.- All laws or parts of laws, insofar as they relate to business affected hereby and are in conflict with any of the provi- sions of this Act, are hereby repealed: Provided,That this Act shall not be construed as repealing or amending the Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to provide that all cabs for hire in the District of Columbia be compelled to carry insurance for the protection of passengers, and for other purposes, approved June 29, 1938", approved December 15, 1942. SEC. 12 . UNCONSTITOTIONALrT. -If any section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the validity of the Act as a whole or of any part thereof, other than the part decided to be uncon- stitutional or invalid, shall not be affected. SEC. 13. EFFECTIVE DATE.-T his Act shall become effective thirty days after approval. Approved May 20, 1948. Authority of Super- intendent. Oaths, etc. 54 Stat. 106, 1079. D. C. Code .i 35- 1306, 35-1340; Supp. VI, §35-1306,35-1340. 54 Stat. 1082. D.C.Codei35- 1349. 56 Stat. 1051. D. C. Code, Supp. VI, § 44-31 . 62 STAT.] 247
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