1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Advisor” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §10-201, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   2. (2) “Annuity” means annuity as defined in Insurance Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “Commissioner” means the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.
   4. (4) “Financial services regulatory agency” includes, for the purposes of this chapter, an agency that regulates broker-dealers, investment advisers, or investment companies as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
   5. (5) “Health insurance” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   6. (6) “Life insurance” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   7. (7) “Insurance producer” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: Insurance Article, §§2-109(a)(1), 10-212, 27-201, and 27-223, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: April 4, 2011 (38:7 Md. R. 433)