# Minn. Stat. § 72A.10: FAILURE TO APPEAR OR OBSTRUCTING COMMISSIONER

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.10

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 72A.10
- **Heading:** FAILURE TO APPEAR OR OBSTRUCTING COMMISSIONER
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 59A_79A / Chapter 72A / Section 72A.10

## Text

Whoever without justifiable cause neglects, upon due summons, to appear and testify before the commissioner, or obstructs the commissioner, or deputy or assistant commissioner, in an examination of an insurance company, shall be guilty, for the first offense, of a misdemeanor, and for each subsequent offense, of a gross misdemeanor.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 72A.01 § 72A.01 SCOPE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.01.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 72A.02 § 72A.02 VIOLATIONS AS TO POLICIES OF INSURANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.02.md)
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- [Minn. Stat. § 72A.04 § 72A.04 FALSE STATEMENTS IN APPLICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.04.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 72A.05 § 72A.05 FAILURE TO MAKE REPORT OR COMPLY WITH LAW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.05.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 72A.07 § 72A.07 VIOLATIONS OF LAWS RELATING TO AGENTS, PENALTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.07.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 72A.09 § 72A.09 VIOLATIONS WHERE OFFENSE IS NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.09.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 72A.10 § 72A.10 FAILURE TO APPEAR OR OBSTRUCTING COMMISSIONER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.10.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 72A.11 § 72A.11 COMPLAINANT ENTITLED TO ONE-HALF OF FINE IN CERTAIN CASES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.11.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 72A.12 § 72A.12 LIFE INSURANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.12.md)
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- [Minn. Stat. § 72A.15 § 72A.15 PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF LAW PROVIDING FOR INSURANCE IN UNLICENSED COMPANIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P59A_79A_C72A_S72A.15.md)
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