Minn. Stat. § 65A.38

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§ 65A.38 POLICY CANCELLATION.

Official statutory text

§ Subdivision 1. Reasons. The Minnesota FAIR plan shall not cancel a policy issued under sections 65A.31 to 65A.42 except: (1) for cause which would have been grounds for nonacceptance of the risk under the program had the cause been known to the plan at the time of acceptance; (2) for nonpayment of premium; or (3) with the approval of the governing board.

§ Subd. 2. Notice and statement of reasons. Except as otherwise required under subdivision 4 or 5, at least 15 days' notice of cancellation together with a statement of the reason therefor shall be sent to the insured with a copy sent to the commissioner.

§ Subd. 3. Statement of appeal rights. Any cancellation notice or notice of refusal to renew to the insured shall be accompanied by a statement that the insured has a right of appeal as hereinafter provided.

§ Subd. 4. Homeowner's insurance. Cancellation of homeowner's insurance, as defined in sections 65A.27 to 65A.29 , is subject to the provisions of those sections.

§ Subd. 5. Commercial property insurance. Cancellation of a commercial property insurance policy issued by the Minnesota FAIR plan must comply with sections 60A.35 to 60A.38 .

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