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§ 19-501. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandInsurance

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Insurance (Refs & Annos)
Title 19. Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle 5. Motor Vehicle Insurance--Primary Coverage (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Insurance, § 19-501
§ 19-501. Definitions
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Motor vehicle
(b)(1) “Motor vehicle” means a vehicle, including a trailer, that is operated or designed for operation on a public road by any power other than animal or muscular power.
(2) “Motor vehicle” does not include:
(i) a bus as defined in § 11-105 of the Transportation Article; or
(ii) a taxicab as defined in § 11-165 of the Transportation Article.
Motor vehicle accident
(c)(1) “Motor vehicle accident” means an occurrence involving a motor vehicle that results in damage to property or injury to a person.
(2) “Motor vehicle accident” does not include an occurrence that is caused intentionally by or at the direction of the insured.
Named insured
(d) “Named insured” means the person denominated in the declarations in a motor vehicle liability insurance policy.

Credits

Added by Acts 1996, c. 11, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997.
Formerly Art. 48A, §§ 538, 539.
MD Code, Insurance, § 19-501, MD INSURANCE § 19-501
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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