Maryland § 16-401
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-401, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-401.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an annuity contract or pure endowment contract may not be delivered or issued for delivery in the State unless it contains in substance each applicable provision required by §§ 16-402 through 16-407 of this subtitle.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) reversionary annuities or survivorship annuities;
(2) group annuities; or
(3) contracts for deferred annuities included in or on the lives of beneficiaries under policies of life insurance.
(c) To the extent that a provision required by this subtitle does not apply to a single premium annuity contract or single premium pure endowment contract, the provision need not be included in the annuity contract or pure endowment contract.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-401
What does Maryland Code § 16-401 cover?
Section 16-401 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 § 16-401?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 16-401" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 16-401 apply to my situation?
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