Maryland § 27-405

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 27-405, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 27-405.

    (a)    It is a fraudulent insurance act for a person to act as or represent to the public that the person is:

        (1)    an insurance producer or a public adjuster in the State if the person has not received the appropriate license under or otherwise complied with Title 10 of this article;

        (2)    a navigator of the Small Business Health Options Program of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange if the person has not received the appropriate license under or otherwise complied with § 31–112 of this article;

        (3)    a navigator of the Individual Exchange of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange if the person has not received the appropriate certification under or otherwise complied with § 31–113 of this article; or

        (4)    an application counselor certified by the Individual Exchange of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange if the person has not received the appropriate certification under or otherwise complied with § 31–113(r) of this article.

    (b)    It is a fraudulent insurance act for an insurance producer:

        (1)    to solicit or take application for, procure, or place for others insurance for which the insurance producer has not obtained an appropriate license;

        (2)    knowingly to violate § 10–130 of this article; or

        (3)    intentionally to fail to report to an insurer the exact amount of consideration charged as a premium for an insurance contract, if different from the policy premium, and to fail to maintain records that show that information.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 27-405

What does Maryland Code § 27-405 cover?

Section 27-405 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 27-405?

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