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West's Annotated Code of MarylandInsuranceEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Insurance (Refs & Annos)
Title 19. Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle 2. Homeowner's Insurance Policies (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Insurance, § 19-206.1
§ 19-206.1. Notice relating to specific breeds or specific mixed breeds of dogs not covered by insurance
Application of section
(a) This section applies to an insurer that offers a homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance policy in the State that does not provide coverage for losses caused by specific breeds or specific mixed breeds of dogs.
Notice requirements
(b) At the time of application for or issuance of a policy of homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance, and at each renewal of a policy of homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance, an insurer subject to this section shall provide to an applicant or an insured a written notice that:
(1) states that the policy does not provide coverage for losses caused by specific breeds or specific mixed breeds of dogs; and
(2) identifies the specific breeds or specific mixed breeds of dogs for which the policy does not provide coverage.
Notice provided in annual statement
(c) An insurer subject to this section may provide the notice required under subsection (b) of this section in the annual statement required under § 19-205 of this subtitle.
Delivery of notice by electronic means
(d) The notice required by this section may be delivered by electronic means if the insurer complies with the requirements of § 27-601.2 of this article.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 406, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 123, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 124, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
MD Code, Insurance, § 19-206.1, MD INSURANCE § 19-206.1
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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