Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

"conviction". Since violation of former § 12 was not a felony at common law
and has not been declared a felony by statute, it is considered to be a
misdemeanor. See State v. Canova, 278 Md. 483, 490 (1976), and Dutton v.
State, 123 Md. 373, 378 (1914).

The former phrase "in a court of competent jurisdiction of this State" is
deleted as implicit in the reference to a "conviction".

Defined term: "Person" § 1-101

SUBTITLE 4. INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION.

2-401. DEFINITIONS.

(A) IN GENERAL.

IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 233A(a).

The former reference to § "233B" is deleted as unnecessary because this
subtitle encompasses former Art. 48A, §§ 233A, 233AJ3, 233AC, 233AD,
233AE, 233AF, and 233AG. As to the revision of former Art. 48A, § 233B, see
Title 27, Subtitle 8 of this article.

(B) FRAUD DIVISION.

"FRAUD DIVISION" MEANS THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION IN THE
ADMINISTRATION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 48A, § 233A(b).

The only changes are in style.

Defined term: "Administration" § 1-101

(C) FUND.

"FUND" MEANS THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION FUND.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 48A, § 233A(c).
No changes are made.

(D) INSURANCE FRAUD.

"INSURANCE FRAUD" MEANS:

(1) A VIOLATION OF TITLE 27, SUBTITLE 4 OF THIS ARTICLE;

(2) THEFT, AS SET OUT UNDER ARTICLE 27, §§ 340 THROUGH 342 OF THE

CODE:

(I) FROM A PERSON REGULATED UNDER THIS ARTICLE; OR

- 774 -