Section 125.2. Charges required for title reports and others

(a) The issuance without charge of a title report, commitment to insure, guaranteed general search, information certificate or title insurance policy is an illegal rebate and inducement.

(b) The charge for the title report, commitment to insure, guaranteed general search or information certificate shall have a reasonable relation to the cost of production, but in no event may it be less than the rate for a minimum title insurance policy as set forth in the rate schedule of the title insurance company filed with the Insurance Department.

(c) The provisions of subsection (a) does not preclude the crediting of the amount paid for the title report, commitment to insure or information certificate to the charge or premium for the final policy of title insurance issued on the basis of the title report, commitment to insure or information certificate.