Ch. 36                                          1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(III) MADE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES OR MEMBERS UNDER A
PROGRAM, WHICH ALSO MAY PROVIDE COVERAGE OF DEPENDENTS OF THE
EMPLOYEES OR MEMBERS, SPONSORED BY:

1.        AN EMPLOYER OR ASSOCIATION OF EMPLOYERS;

2.        A UNION OR ASSOCIATION OF UNIONS;

3.        AN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE THE SAME
OCCUPATION OR PROFESSION;

4.        AN ASSOCIATION OF CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES;

5.        A RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, RECREATIONAL,
EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC, OR FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OR ASSOCIATION;

6.        A SCHOOL;

7.        A SPORTS TEAM;

8.        A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT; OR

9.        A GROUP APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER THAT:

A.       HAS A COMMON ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY;

B.       IS NOT ORGANIZED PRIMARILY FOR THE SALE OF

INSURANCE; AND
RATES.

C. HAS SUFFICIENT NUMBERS TO ALLOW FOR LOWER

(2) "WHOLESALE LIFE INSURANCE" DOES NOT INCLUDE A POLICY
SOLELY BECAUSE THE PREMIUM FOR THE POLICY IS PAID BY SALARY DEDUCTION,
SALARY SAVINGS, PAYROLL ALLOTMENT, OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 387A.

In paragraph (1)(iii)3 of this subsection, the term "individuals" is substituted
for the former term "persons" for clarity, since only an individual can have an
occupation or profession.

Defined terms: "Commissioner" § 1-101
"Insurance" § 1-101
"Life insurance" § 1-101
"Policy" § 1-101

- 742 -