Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
24-A §2302. Scope of chapter

§2302. Scope of chapter
1.  This chapter applies to:  
A. Casualty insurance and all forms of motor vehicle insurance on risks or operations in this State;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
B. Surety insurance;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
C. Property, marine and inland marine insurance on risks located in this State. Inland marine insurance shall be deemed to include insurance now or hereafter defined by statute, or by interpretation thereof, or if not so defined or interpreted, by ruling of the superintendent, or as established by general custom of the business, as inland marine insurance; and   [PL 1989, c. 351, §1 (AMD).]
D. Title insurance.   [PL 1989, c. 351, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 351, §§1, 2 (AMD).]
2.  This chapter shall not apply to:  
A. Reinsurance, except joint reinsurance as provided in section 2322‑A;   [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).]
B. Health insurance;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
C. Insurance of vessels or craft, their cargoes, marine builders' risks, marine protection and indemnity, or other risks commonly insured under marine, as distinguished from inland marine, insurance policies;   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
D. Insurance of hulls of aircraft, including their accessories and equipment, or against liability, other than workers' compensation and employers' liability, arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of aircraft;   [PL 1987, c. 769, Pt. A, §91 (AMD).]
E. Life insurance; or   [PL 1989, c. 351, §3 (AMD).]
F.   [PL 1989, c. 351, §4 (RP).]
G. Insurance written on an assessment plan by domestic mutual insurers.   [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).]
3.  Workers' compensation is primarily subject to chapter 25, subchapter II‑B, but any other parts of this subchapter not inconsistent with that subchapter also apply.  
[PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. B, §13 (AFF).]
4.  Nothing in this chapter shall abridge or restrict the freedom of contract between insurers and agents or brokers with respect to commissions or between insurers and their employees with respect to compensation.  
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 372, §B2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 559, §A1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §A91 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 351, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §B1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 885, §B13 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. D, §6 (AMD).

Structure Maine Revised Statutes

Maine Revised Statutes

TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE

Chapter 25: RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

24-A §2301. Purpose of chapter; interpretation

24-A §2302. Scope of chapter

24-A §2302-A. Definitions

24-A §2303. Making of rates

24-A §2303-A. Surcharge

24-A §2303-B. Clean fuel vehicle incentive

24-A §2304. Rate filings (REPEALED)

24-A §2304-A. Rate filings

24-A §2304-B. Reference filings

24-A §2304-C. Physicians and surgeons liability insurance rates

24-A §2305. Exemption from filing

24-A §2306. Disapproval of filing

24-A §2307. Limitation of disapproval power

24-A §2308. Excess rates

24-A §2309. Rating organizations -- filings for members and subscribers authorized (REPEALED)

24-A §2310. Workers' compensation rating organizations -- licensing (REPEALED)

24-A §2311. Subscribers to workers' compensation rating organizations (REPEALED)

24-A §2312. Notice of changes (REPEALED)

24-A §2313. Rules not to affect dividends (REPEALED)

24-A §2314. Technical services (REPEALED)

24-A §2315. Stamping bureau (REPEALED)

24-A §2316. Adherence to filings

24-A §2317. Deviations (REPEALED)

24-A §2318. Appeal from rating organization (REPEALED)

24-A §2319. Appeal by insureds as to filings

24-A §2320. Information furnished insureds; hearings and appeals of insureds

24-A §2320-A. Competition and availability of insurance (REPEALED)

24-A §2321. Advisory organizations (REPEALED)

24-A §2321-A. Licensing advisory organizations

24-A §2321-B. Insurers and advisory organizations; prohibited activity

24-A §2321-C. Advisory organizations; prohibited activity

24-A §2321-D. Advisory organizations; permitted activity

24-A §2321-E. Filing of prospective loss costs and supplemental information

24-A §2322. Joint underwriters; joint reinsurers (REPEALED)

24-A §2322-A. Joint underwriting, joint reinsurance pool and residual market activities

24-A §2323. Recording and reporting of loss and expense experience

24-A §2324. Interchange of rating plan data; consultation; cooperative action in rate-making

24-A §2325. Assigned risks

24-A §2325-A. Market assistance plans

24-A §2325-B. Mandatory property and casualty insurance market assistance program

24-A §2326. False or misleading information

24-A §2327. Fleet rates

24-A §2328. Examinations

24-A §2329. Penalties

24-A §2330. Appeals from superintendent