(1) The commissioner is authorized to make use of any of the powers established under Title 48 RCW to enforce the laws of this state. This includes, but is not limited to, the commissioner's administrative authority to investigate, issue subpoenas, conduct depositions and hearings, issue orders, impose penalties, and seek injunctive relief. Regarding any investigation, administrative proceedings, or litigation, the commissioner can rely on the procedural laws and regulations of the state.

(2) Fines and penalties.

(a) An eligible captive insurer that fails to register or maintain registration under this chapter or chapter 48.92 RCW is acting as an unlawful, unauthorized insurer, as set forth in RCW 48.15.020 and is subject to the fines and penalties under RCW 48.15.023, taxation under RCW 48.14.095 and penalties and interest under RCW 48.14.060.

(b) Captive insurers that have insured risks in Washington but are not eligible to register with the commissioner, continue to be subject to RCW 48.15.020, 48.15.023, 48.14.020, 48.14.060, and 48.14.095.

(c) A registered eligible captive insurer that violates any provision of this chapter will be subject to the fines and penalties applicable to authorized insurers generally, as set forth in chapter 48.05 RCW, including revocation of its registration, suspension of registration, and refusal to renew registration.

(d) The commissioner may deny the registration or renewal of a captive insurer who the commissioner has determined failed to sufficiently demonstrate the requirements outlined in RCW 48.201.020 and 48.201.030, and this chapter.