Maryland § 6-301
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-301.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Commissioner” means the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.
(c) “Division” means the People’s Insurance Counsel Division in the Office of the Attorney General.
(d) “Health care provider” has the meaning stated in § 3-2A-01 of the Courts Article.
(e) “Homeowner’s insurer” means an insurer that issues or delivers a policy or contract of homeowner’s insurance in the State.
(f) “Insurance consumers” means persons insured under policies or contracts of medical professional liability insurance, and homeowner’s insurance issued or delivered in the State by a medical professional liability insurer or a homeowner’s insurer.
(g) “Insurer” means a medical professional liability insurer or a homeowner’s insurer authorized to engage in the insurance business in the State under a certificate of authority issued by the Commissioner.
(h) “Medical injury” has the meaning stated in § 3-2A-01 of the Courts Article.
(i) “Medical professional liability insurer” means an insurer that issues or delivers a policy in the State that insures a health care provider against damages due to medical injury.
(j) “Premium” has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Insurance Article to the extent it is allocable to this State.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6-301
What does Maryland Code § 6-301 cover?
Section 6-301 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 § 6-301?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 6-301" (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 § 6-301 apply to my situation?
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