Vermont § 4712 - Notice of cancellation
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4712 — Notice of cancellation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4712. Notice of cancellation
- (a) No notice of cancellation of a policy to which section 4711 of this title applies 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, that
where cancellation is for nonpayment of premium, at least 15 days’ notice of cancellation
shall be given. (b) 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. (c) The Commissioner shall have the authority to waive any provision of subsection (a)
or (b) of this section upon the written request of an insurer specifying the reasons
therefor. (d) This section shall not apply to nonrenewal. (Added 1985, No. 265 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4712
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4712 cover?
Section 4712 ("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 § 4712?
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