1316.1 Grounds for Cancellation shall be:

1. (a) Non-payment of premium;
2. (b) Evidence of incendiarism;
3. (c) Cause which would have been grounds for non-acceptance of the risk at the time of acceptance;
4. (d) Cause arising subsequent to the inspection, which would have been grounds for non-acceptance of the risk under the Plan of Operation, had such cause existed at the time of inspection; or
5. (e) Two (2) unsuccessful attempts to inspect the property.

1316.2 Except for non-payment of premium, or evidence of incendiarism, or a cause, which would have been grounds for non-acceptance of the risk at the time of inspection, or a misrepresentation of fact, thirty (30) days notice of cancellation, together with a statement of the reasons therefore, shall be sent to the insured. A statement explaining that the insured has a right of appeal shall accompany all notices.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 11573 (December 24, 2004).