Md. Code, Insurance § 19-206.1
This is the official text of Md. Code, Insurance § 19-206.1, part of Maryland’s Code, Insurance — regulates insurance companies and the policies they sell.
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§19–206.
Official statutory text
§19–206.1.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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