Maryland § 22-104
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-104, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-104.
(a) A title insurance commitment or sample of the form of policy into which the contingencies and conditions for insuring will be inserted:
(1) constitutes a 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 the premium for the policy;
(2) is not a representation as to the state of title; and
(3) does not constitute an abstract of title.
(b) The rights, duties, and responsibilities applicable to the preparation or issuance of an abstract of title do not apply to the issuance of a title insurance commitment or sample of the form of policy into which the contingencies and conditions for insuring will be inserted.
(c) A title insurance commitment or sample of the form of policy into which the contingencies and conditions for insuring will be inserted shall contain the following statement:
“This document constitutes a 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 the premium for the policy. It is not a representation as to the state of title and does not constitute an abstract of title.”.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-104
What does Maryland Code § 22-104 cover?
Section 22-104 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.
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