Vermont § 3880 - Notice of cancellation
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3880 — Notice of cancellation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3880. Notice of cancellation
- (a) No notice of cancellation of a fire, casualty, marine, or multi-peril policy of insurance,
unless otherwise provided and controlled by chapter 113, subchapter 2 of this title,
shall be effective unless mailed or delivered by the insurer to the named insured
at least 45 days prior to the effective date of cancellation; provided, however, that
where cancellation is for nonpayment of premium or substantial increase in hazard
at least 15 days’ notice of cancellation shall be given. In all instances, the reason
or reasons for cancellation shall accompany or be included in the notice of cancellation.
An insurer shall not be held liable in any claim or suit for damages arising solely
from the insurer’s compliance with the requirement that the reason for cancellation
be specified. This section shall not apply to workers’ compensation policies. (b) The Commissioner shall have the authority to waive any provision of subsection (a)
of this section upon the written request of an insurer specifying the reasons therefor. (c) This section shall not apply to nonrenewal. (Added 1977, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; amended 1981, No. 165 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1989, No. 171 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3880
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3880 cover?
Section 3880 ("Notice of cancellation") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 3880?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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