PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 35

(2) A DESIGNATED MORTICIAN, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, UNDERTAKER,
OR FUNERAL DIRECTING OR UNDERTAKING CONCERN; OR

(3) A PARTICULAR TRADESPERSON OR BUSINESSPERSON.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 232.

Defined terms: "Insurance" § 1-101
"Person" § 1-101

27-219. MISREPRESENTATION AS INSURER.

A PERSON THAT IS NOT AN INSURER MAY NOT ASSUME OR USE A NAME THAT
DECEPTIVELY IMPLIES OR SUGGESTS THAT IT IS AN INSURER,

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 48A, § 234.

The only changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Insurer" § 1-101
"Person" § 1-101

SUBTITLE 3. UNFAIR CLAIM SETTLEMENT PRACTICES.
27-301. INTENT AND EFFECT OF SUBTITLE.

(A) INTENT OF SUBTITLE.

THE INTENT OF THIS SUBTITLE IS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL
ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDY TO A CLAIMANT FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SUBTITLE OR
A REGULATION THAT RELATES TO THIS SUBTITLE.

(B) EFFECT OF SUBTITLE.

(1) THIS SUBTITLE PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES ONLY.

(2) THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT PROVIDE OR PROHIBIT A PRIVATE RIGHT
OR CAUSE OF ACTION TO, OR ON BEHALF OF, A CLAIMANT OR OTHER PERSON IN
ANY STATE.

(3) THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT IMPAIR THE RIGHT OF A PERSON TO SEEK
REDRESS IN LAW OR EQUITY FOR CONDUCT THAT OTHERWISE IS ACTIONABLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 230A(f)(1)(i), (2), and (3).

In subsection (a) of this section, the former reference to the "specific" intent
of former Art. 48A, § 230A is deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (b)(2) of this section, the word "prohibit" is substituted for the
former word "deprive" for clarity.

Also in subsection (b)(2) of this section, the defined term "state" is
substituted for the former reference to any "state, territory, or possession of

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