Order; notice of suspension or revocation of license; effect; publication.

(1) Suspension or revocation of a service warranty association’s license shall be by order of the office mailed to the association by registered or certified mail. The office shall also promptly give notice of such suspension or revocation to the association’s sales representatives in this state which are of record with the department. The association shall not solicit or write any new service warranties in this state during the period of any such suspension or revocation.

(2) In its discretion, the office may cause notice of any such revocation or suspension to be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation published in this state.

(3) When the license is surrendered, nonrenewed, or revoked, the association shall proceed, immediately following the effective date of the surrender, nonrenewal, or order of revocation, to conclude the affairs transacted under this part. The association shall not solicit, negotiate, advertise, or effectuate new or renewal service warranty contracts. The office retains jurisdiction over the association as it may find to be in the best interest of the contract holders until all contracts have been fulfilled, canceled, or expired.