[§431:2D-110]  Fines and penalties. (a)  Fines and penalties levied pursuant to this article or other provisions ofthis chapter shall be consistent, reasonable, and justified.

(b)  The commissioner shall take intoconsideration actions taken by insurers that maintain membership inbest-practice organizations that exist to promote high ethical standards ofconduct in the marketplace, and insurers that self-assess, self-report, andremediate problems detected to mitigate fines levied pursuant to this article.[L 2007, c 227, pt of §1]