Ch. 36

1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

Throughout this section, references to an "unauthorized insurer" are
substituted for former references to an "insurer" or a "defendant" to clarify
that this section applies to unauthorized foreign or alien insurers.

In the introductory language of subsection (a) of this section, the former
phrase "his successor or successors in office", is deleted as implicit in the
reference to the "Commissioner".

Also in the introductory language of subsection (a) of this section, the words
"true and lawful", which formerly modified "attorney", are deleted as
surplusage. Similarly, the word "lawful", which formerly modified "process", is
deleted as surplusage.

Also in the introductory language of subsection (a) of this section, the former
words "action" and "suit" are deleted as included in the word "proceeding".

Also in the introductory language of subsection (a) of this section, the
reference to legal "effect" is substituted for the former reference to legal
"force and validity" for brevity.

In subsection (b)(1)(i) of this section, the former reference to "leaving
[process] with" the Commissioner is deleted as implicit in delivering process to
the Commissioner.

In subsection (b)(4)(i) of this section, the reference to a "proceeding" is
substituted for the former reference to a "case" for consistency with
subsections (a) and (b)(4)(i) of this section.

In subsection (c)(1) of this section, the reference to an "unauthorized foreign
insurer or unauthorized alien insurer" is substituted for the former reference
to an "unauthorized person or insurer" for consistency with subsection (a) of
this section.                                                                                               

In subsection (e) of this section, the former word "abridge" is deleted as
unnecessary in light of the word "limit".

Defined terms: "Alien insurer" § 1-101
"Commissioner" § 1-101
"Foreign insurer" § 1-101
"Insurance business" § 1-101
"Insurance contract" § 1-101
"Person" § 1-101
"Premium" § 1-101
"Unauthorized insurer" § 1-101

4-207. SERVICE OF PROCESS ON SECRETARY OF STATE.

(A) SECRETARY OF STATE DEEMED ATTORNEY OF UNAUTHORIZED INSURER
OR PERSON.

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