Section 26-209 – Hearings; Judicial Review
(a) An applicant for a license or a licensee is entitled to a hearing before the Commissioner if the application is denied or not acted on within a reasonable time or if the license is suspended or revoked. (b) An applicant or licensee that is adversely affected by an order of the Commissioner may seek judicial review […]
Section 25-407 – Inspection of Property
(a) The Association may inspect the property of an applicant for essential property insurance or homeowner’s insurance coverage. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Association shall inspect the property without cost to the owner. (2) If the Association is unable to complete an inspection of the property due to the fault of the […]
Section 25-408 – Powers and Duties of Commissioner
(a) The Commissioner shall have the same powers over the Association as are granted under this article with respect to domestic insurers that are authorized insurers. (b) If the Commissioner determines that the rate structure for policies of essential property insurance and homeowner’s insurance offered by or through the Association does not compete with the rate structure […]
Section 25-409 – Appeals
(a) (1) An applicant for essential property insurance or homeowner’s insurance or an affected insurer may appeal to the Governing Committee. (2) A decision of the Governing Committee may be appealed to the Commissioner within 30 days after the decision. (b) An order or decision of the Commissioner made under this subtitle is subject to judicial review.
Section 25-410 – Short Title
This subtitle is the Maryland Property Insurance Availability Act.
Section 26-101 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Emergency road service” means the adjustment, repair, or replacement of the equipment, tires, or mechanical parts of a motor vehicle so that the motor vehicle may be operated under its own power. (c) “License” means a license issued by the Commissioner to provide motor club service. […]
Section 26-102 – Scope of Title
(a) (1) The offering of motor club service is regulated under this title but is not engaging in insurance business. (2) This title does not otherwise exempt a licensee or its representatives from the requirements of the laws relating to insurance or insurance services. (b) This title does not apply to: (1) a motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or a wholly […]
Section 26-103 – General Powers of Commissioner
(a) The Commissioner may conduct investigations and examine the books, records, and accounts of a person at the person’s expense under this title to the same extent as is authorized with respect to insurers under this article. (b) The Commissioner may: (1) investigate possible violations of this title and subpoena persons and documents that the Commissioner considers appropriate […]
Section 26-201 – License Required
A person may not provide motor club service or engage in the business of a motor club in the State unless the person meets the requirements of this title and has a license issued by the Commissioner.
Section 26-202 – Capital and Surplus Requirements
(a) To qualify for a license to engage in the business of a motor club, a motor club with capital stock must have and maintain: (1) paid-in capital stock with a fixed nominal or par value in an amount not less than $5,000; and (2) surplus in an amount not less than $10,000. (b) A motor club formed under […]