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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Insurance » Title 22 - Title Insurance » Section 22-101 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    (1)    “Abstract of title” means a representation of the state of title to property based on a review of the records that impart constructive notice relating to title to property in the State.

        (2)    “Abstract of title” includes a report of title and any other written or electronically created or preserved representation of the state of title to property.

    (c)    (1)    “Title insurance commitment” means a written statement of the terms and conditions on which a title insurer is willing to issue a policy of title insurance if the title insurer accepts a premium for the policy.

        (2)    “Title insurance commitment” includes a binder.