Ch. 752

LAWS OF MARYLAND

existing or potential proximity will or may result in: 1. The
lowering of property values; 2. A change in the racial,
religious, or ethnic character of the block, neighborhood or area
in which the property is located; 3. An increase in criminal or
antisocial behavior in the area; or 4. A decline in quality of
the schools serving the area, OR

(W) IN BALTIMORE CITY AND BALTIMORE COUNTY, A REAL ESTATE
BROKER OR REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON MAY NOT MASS SOLICIT LISTINGS
BY USING THE NAME OR ADDRESS OF A PRESENT . OR PREVIOUS CLIENT
WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BOTH PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1988.

Approved May 27, 1988.

CHAPTER 752

(House Bill 1489)

AN ACT concerning

Motor Vehicle Insurance - Underwriting

FOR the purpose of prohibiting an insurer from refusing to
underwrite a private passenger motor vehicle insurance risk
solely because the applicant or named insured was previously
insured by the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund under
certain circumstances; prohibiting the Fund from selling or

issuing a policy of private passenger motor vehicle

liability insurance under certain circumstances;; providing
for a certain notice; and generally relating to the
underwriting of certain motor vehicle liability insurance
policies.

BY adding to

Article 48A - Insurance Code

Section 234A(e) and 243B(i)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1986 Replacement Volume and 1987 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article 48A - Insurance Code

Section 243B(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland

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