(1) The commissioner shall review a filing as soon as reasonably possible after made, to determine whether it meets the requirements of this chapter.

     (2) Except as provided in RCW 48.19.070 and 48.19.043:

     (a) No such filing shall become effective within thirty days after the date of filing with the commissioner, which period may be extended by the commissioner for an additional period not to exceed fifteen days if he or she gives notice within such waiting period to the insurer or rating organization which made the filing that he or she needs such additional time for the consideration of the filing. The commissioner may, upon application and for cause shown, waive such waiting period or part thereof as to a filing that he or she has not disapproved.

     (b) A filing shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this chapter unless disapproved by the commissioner within the waiting period or any extension thereof.

     (3) Medical malpractice insurance rate filings are subject to the provisions of this section.

[2006 c 8 § 217; 1997 c 428 § 4; 1989 c 25 § 5; 1947 c 79 § .19.06; Rem. Supp. 1947 §45.19.06 .]

NOTES:

     Findings -- Intent -- Part headings and subheadings not law -- Severability -- 2006 c 8: See notes following RCW 5.64.010.

     Effective date -- 1989 c 25: See note following RCW 48.18.100.