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§ 19-1002. Purpose and application of subtitle

West's Annotated Code of MarylandInsuranceEffective: October 1, 2018

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Insurance (Refs & Annos)
Title 19. Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle 10. Travel Insurance (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2018
MD Code, Insurance, § 19-1002
§ 19-1002. Purpose and application of subtitle
Currentness
Purpose
(a) The purpose of this subtitle is to promote the public welfare by creating a comprehensive legal framework within which travel insurance may be sold in the State.
Application
(b)(1) This subtitle applies to travel insurance under policies and certificates delivered or issued for delivery in the State.
(2)(i) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this subtitle, this subtitle does not apply to a cancellation fee waiver or travel assistance services.
(ii) The following may not be construed to be insurance, as defined in § 1-101 of this article:
1. a cancellation fee waiver; or
2. travel assistance services.
Construction with other applicable provisions
(c) All other applicable provisions of this article apply to travel insurance, except that specific provisions of this subtitle supersede any general provisions of this article.

Credits

Added by Acts 2018, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018; Acts 2018, c. 198, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.
MD Code, Insurance, § 19-1002, MD INSURANCE § 19-1002
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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