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(3)   The Commissioner may conduct such examinations and inves-
tigations of insurance matters, in addition to examinations and inves-
tigations expressly authorized, as may be necessary to fulfill the
purposes of this article. The cost of such additional examinations and
investigations shall be borne by the State.

(4)   The Commissioner shall have such additional powers and
duties as may be provided by other laws of this State.

25.    Enforcement.

(1)   The Commissioner may institute such suits or other legal
proceedings as may be required for the enforcement of any provi-
sions of this article. If the Commissioner has reason to believe that
any person has violated any provision of this article for which
criminal prosecution is provided, he shall so inform the Attorney
General.

(2)   The Commissioner may prosecute an action in any Court of
proper venue to enforce any order made by him pursuant to the
provisions of this article.

(3)   The Commissioner shall be represented by the Attorney Gen-
eral, his assistants, or by such other attorney at law as may be
designated by the Attorney General.

26.    Rules and Regulations.

(1)   The Commissioner may make reasonable rules and regula-
tions necessary for or as an aid to effectuation of any provision of
this article. No such rule or regulation shall extend, modify, or con-
flict with any provision of this article or the reasonable implications
thereof. Prior to the adoption of any rule or regulation, or the
amendment or repeal thereof, the Commissioner shall publish or
otherwise circulate notice of the nature and purpose of his intended
action and afford interested persons opportunity to submit data or
views orally or in writing.

(2)   In addition to any other penalty provided, wilful violation of
any such rule or regulation shall subject the violator to such penal-
ties as may be applicable under this article for violation of the
provision to which such rule or regulation relates.

(3)   The Commissioner shall compile and keep on file in his office
as a public record a set of such rules and regulations which are in
effect and shall prepare copies of such rules and regulations which
shall be available upon request. The Commissioner shall fix a price
covering such compilation which shall cover costs of preparation
and mailing.

(4)   The Commissioner shall comply with the provisions of Article
41, Section 9.

27.    Witnesses and Evidence.

(1) With respect to the subject of any examination, investiga-
tion, or hearing conducted by him, the Commissioner, the Deputy
Commissioner, or an examiner when so authorized by the Commis-
sioner may subpoena witnesses and administer oaths or affirmations
and examine any individual under oath, and may require and compel