§ 31–4109. Purchasing group taxation.

Premium taxes and taxes on premiums paid for coverage of risks resident or located in the District by a purchasing group or any members of the purchasing groups shall be:

(1) Imposed at the same rate and subject to the same interest, fines, and penalties as that applicable to premium taxes and taxes on premiums paid for similar coverage from a similar insurance source by other insureds; and

(2) Paid first by the insurance source, and if not by the source by the agent or broker for the purchasing group, and if not by the agent or broker then by the purchasing group, and if not by the purchasing group then by each of its members.