Ch. 566                                          LAWS OF MARYLAND

ASSOCIATION FOR COVERAGE, THE ASSOCIATION MAY INSPECT THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY without cost to the owner. If the [inspection bureau]
ASSOCIATION is unable to complete an inspection of the property
due to the fault of the owner or applicant, the [association]
ASSOCIATION may require the applicant to pay, in advance, the
reasonable cost of any subsequent inspection efforts.

[(2) The manner and scope of such inspections shall be
prescribed by the association with the approval of the
Commissioner.]

[(3)] (2) An inspection report [shall be prepared within
such time as shall be prescribed by the association with the
approval of the Commissioner. The report] shall cover pertinent
structural and occupancy features as well as the general
condition of the building and surrounding structures. [A
representative photograph] REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPHS of the
property may be taken during the inspection.

[(4)] (3) The applicant or his representative shall be
afforded the opportunity to be present during the inspection.
The inspector shall have no authority to advise whether [any
insurer] THE ASSOCIATION will provide the coverage.

[(5)] (4) [After the inspection, a copy of the completed]
THE inspection report[, and any photograph, indicating] SHALL
INDICATE the pertinent features of building, construction,
maintenance, occupancy and surrounding property [shall be sent to
the association]. Included with the report shall be a rate
makeup statement, including any condition charges or surcharges
imposed as a result of the inspection or under the program of
operation, or under any substandard rating plan approved by the
Commissioner. A copy of the inspection report shall be made
available to the applicant or [his agent] THE APPLICANT'S
PRODUCER upon request.

478E.

(1)  THE ASSOCIATION IS NOT AND MAY NOT BE DEEMED A
DEPARTMENT, UNIT, AGENCY, OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE STATE.

(2)  ALL DEBTS, CLAIMS, OBLIGATIONS, AND LIABILITIES
INCURRED BY THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE DEBTS, CLAIMS, OBLIGATIONS,
AND LIABILITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION ONLY AND NOT OF THE STATE, ITS
AGENCIES, INSTRUMENTALITIES, OFFICERS, OR EMPLOYEES.

(3)  THE ASSOCIATION MONEYS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED PART OF
THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE.

(4)  THE STATE MAY NOT BUDGET FOR OR PROVIDE GENERAL FUND
APPROPRIATIONS TO THE ASSOCIATION.

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