Ch. 70

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

vehicle while the motor vehicle is operated or used by an individual who is excluded from
coverage under [§ 27-XXX] § 27-606 of this article.

20-507.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the provisions of [§
XX-XXX [Art. 48A, § 242(c)]] TITLE 11, SUBTITLE 2 of this article apply to the
determination of premiums by the Executive Director.

(2) Notwithstanding [§ XX-XXX [Art. 48A, § 242(c)]] TITLE 11,
SUBTITLE 2 of this article or any other provision of this title, the Executive Director may
base premiums on one or both of the following items:

(i) the number of points accumulated by an insured or applicant for
insurance under the point system provided for in Title 16, Subtitle 4 of the Transportation
Article; or

(ii) the prior claims experience of an insured or applicant for

insurance.

(c) (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the rating principles
under [§ XX-XXX [Art. 48A, § 242C(a)(2)] of this title] SUBSECTION (D) OF THIS
SECTION may not be used to determine the premium for commercial coverage.

(d) In reviewing rates filed by the Fund, the Commissioner shall consider not only
the rating principles under [§ XX-XXX [Art. 48A, § 242(c)]] TITLE 11, SUBTITLE 2 of
this article but also the statutory purpose of the Fund under § 20-301 of this title.

20-516.

(c) If a person does not have a valid license or other privilege to drive a covered
vehicle in the State, or is otherwise ineligible to be insured by the Fund, the Fund may
issue the appropriate policy with an excluded driver endorsement under (§ XX-XXX
[Art. 48A, § 240C-1]] § 27-606 of this article.

20-518.

(b) If, after a hearing, the Motor Vehicle Administration suspends or revokes the
insured's driver's license, the Executive Director shall cancel or refuse to continue the
coverage after having given the notice required under [§ XX-XXX [Art. 48A, §
240A(c)]] § 27-604 of this article.

25-103.

(d) Each risk retention group, and each agent or representative of a risk retention
group, shall comply with [§ XX-XXX [48A § 230A] of this article ("Unfair claim
settlement practices")] TITLE 27, SUBTITLE 3 OF THIS ARTICLE.

25-405.

(d) The program of operation shall provide for:

(10) notwithstanding [§§ XX-XXX through XX-XXX [48A §§ 240A
through 240D]] TITLE 27, SUBTITLE 6 of this article, underwriting guidelines and

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