Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 27-401
Definitions
Effective Apr 13, 2010Added by Acts 1997, c. 35, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1998, c. 21, § 1, eff. April 14, 1998; Acts 2001, c. 730, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001; Acts 2007, c. 651, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2010, c. 72, § 1, eff. April 13, 2010.State of Maryland
- (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
- (1) “Claim” means a demand for payment or benefit under a policy or contract by an insured, third party, or representative of the insured or third party.
(2) “Claim” includes a demand for payment or benefit made against:
- (i) the State under Title 12 of the State Government Article, Title 2, Subtitle 5 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, or Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article; or
- (ii) the Maryland Transit Administration when acting as a self-insurer under § 7-703 of the Transportation Article.
- (c) “Motor vehicle accident” means an occurrence involving a motor vehicle that results in damage to property or injury to a person.
Added by Acts 1997, c. 35, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1998, c. 21, § 1, eff. April 14, 1998; Acts 2001, c. 730, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001; Acts 2007, c. 651, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2010, c. 72, § 1, eff. April 13, 2010.
Formerly Art. 48A, § 233.