Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-211
This is the official text of Md. Code, Agriculture § 13-211, part of Maryland’s Code, Agriculture — regulates farming and agricultural commerce.
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§13–211.
Official statutory text
(a) Each person licensed under the provisions of this subtitle shall insure and at all times keep insured, in his own name or as a coinsurer, all of the grain in the actual, physical control of the licensee.
(b) The amount of the insurance shall be the fair market value of the grain.
(c) The insurance shall include coverage against loss or damage by fire, lightning, inherent explosion, windstorm, cyclone, tornado, or other act of God.
(d) In the event of any loss or damage to grain or to the warehouse or warehouses, whether or not the loss was insured against, the grain dealer shall immediately notify the Secretary, and at the grain dealer’s own expense promptly take the steps necessary to collect any money which may be due as indemnity for the loss or damage.
(e) Upon request of the Secretary, each person licensed under this subtitle shall provide proof of insurance coverage as required by this section.
(b) The amount of the insurance shall be the fair market value of the grain.
(c) The insurance shall include coverage against loss or damage by fire, lightning, inherent explosion, windstorm, cyclone, tornado, or other act of God.
(d) In the event of any loss or damage to grain or to the warehouse or warehouses, whether or not the loss was insured against, the grain dealer shall immediately notify the Secretary, and at the grain dealer’s own expense promptly take the steps necessary to collect any money which may be due as indemnity for the loss or damage.
(e) Upon request of the Secretary, each person licensed under this subtitle shall provide proof of insurance coverage as required by this section.
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