Maryland § 3-302

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-302, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-302.

    (a)    This subtitle does not apply to:

        (1)    life insurance;

        (2)    health insurance, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section;

        (3)    annuities;

        (4)    reinsurance;

        (5)    wet marine and transportation insurance, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section;

        (6)    insurance on a subject that is located, resident, or to be performed wholly outside the State;

        (7)    insurance on vehicles or aircraft owned and principally garaged outside the State;

        (8)    insurance on property or operation of railroads engaged in interstate commerce;

        (9)    insurance:

            (i)    on aircraft owned or operated by aircraft manufacturers or operated in scheduled interstate flight;

            (ii)    on cargo of the aircraft described in item (i) of this item; or

            (iii)    against liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the aircraft described in item (i) of this item, other than workers’ compensation or employer’s liability; or

        (10)    medical stop–loss insurance, as defined in § 15–129 of this article.

    (b)    This subtitle applies to wet marine and transportation insurance on:

        (1)    a pleasure craft under 60 feet in length that is owned and used for pleasure and not for business, hire, or other commercial use;

        (2)    fishing vessels under 50 gross tons that are not part of a fleet of 3 or more vessels; and

        (3)    charter or head boats under 50 gross tons that are not part of a fleet of 3 or more vessels.

    (c)    Subject to § 3–306.2 of this subtitle, this subtitle applies to:

        (1)    disability insurance that:

            (i)    provides for lost income, revenue, or proceeds in the event that an illness, accident, or injury results in a disability that impairs an insured’s ability to work or otherwise generate income, revenue, or proceeds that the insurance is intended to replace; and

            (ii)    does not include payment for medical expenses, dismemberment, or accidental death; and

        (2)    short–term medical insurance that provides limited health insurance benefits for a limited period of time to:

            (i)    residents of the United States who travel to another country within 30 days after the effective date of coverage; and

            (ii)    residents of another country who:

                1.    travel to the United States within 30 days after the effective date of coverage; and

                2.    are not traveling to the United States for the purpose of attending an institution of higher education, as defined in § 10–101 of the Education Article.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-302

What does Maryland Code § 3-302 cover?

Section 3-302 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 § 3-302?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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How does Maryland § 3-302 apply to my situation?

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