Delaware § 5602 - Scope and purposes.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 5602 — Scope and purposes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5602. Scope and purposes.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public welfare by creating a comprehensive legal framework within which travel insurance may be sold in this State.
(b) The requirements of this chapter shall apply to travel insurance that covers any resident of this State, and is sold solicited, negotiated, or offered in this State, and policies and certificates that are delivered or issued for delivery in this State. It shall not apply to cancellation fee waivers or travel assistance services, except as expressly provided herein.
(c) All other applicable provisions of this State’s insurance laws shall continue to apply to travel insurance except that the specific provisions of this chapter shall supersede any general provisions of law that would otherwise be applicable to travel insurance.
84 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 6;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5602
What does Delaware Code § 5602 cover?
Section 5602 ("Scope and purposes.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 5602?
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