If process is served under this chapter, the court, or the director of the Division of Insurance in a proceeding before the director, shall order such continuance as necessary to afford the defendant or respondent reasonable opportunity to defend himself.

Source: SL 1985, ch 305 , § 42; SL 2017, ch 231 (Ex. Ord. 17-2 ), § 19, eff. Apr. 13, 2017.