Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 12-209
Prohibited provisions in policy or contract
Effective Jul 2, 2001Added by Acts 1995, c. 36, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, c. 731, § 1, eff. July 2, 2001.State of Maryland
- (1) states that the policy or contract is to be construed according to the laws of another state or country;
- (2) states that the rights and obligations of the insured or of a person with a claim under the policy or contract are to be governed by laws other than the laws of this State;
- (3) provides a period shorter than 3 years within which an action may be brought on the policy or contract;
- (4) deprives the courts of the State of the jurisdiction of any action against the insurer;
- (5) provides that the insurance producer who solicits the insurance or annuity is the agent of the insured; or
- (6) makes the acts or representations of the insurance producer who solicits the insurance or annuity binding on the insured.
A life insurance or health insurance policy or annuity contract may not be delivered or issued for delivery in the State if the policy or contract:
Added by Acts 1995, c. 36, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, c. 731, § 1, eff. July 2, 2001.
Formerly Art. 48A, § 377A.