(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) (i) “Electronic check” means a form of payment in which a fund transfer is made electronically from a payer’s bank account to a premium finance company’s bank account.
(ii) “Electronic check” does not include a written check that is delivered to a premium finance company or an agent by hand delivery, regular mail, or other form of personal delivery.
(3) “Electronic payment” includes payment by credit card, debit card, or electronic check.
(b) A premium finance agreement may require the insured to pay an electronic payment fee if the insured elects to pay a premium finance company by means of an electronic payment.
(c) A premium finance company may charge an electronic payment fee, which may not exceed $8, for actual expenses incurred by the premium finance company for the electronic payment.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Premium Finance Agreements; Charges and Fees
Section 23-301 - Requirements for Premium Finance Agreements
Section 23-301.1 - Additional Inclusions
Section 23-301.2 - Assignment of Rights; Use as Collateral
Section 23-302 - Copies of Premium Finance Agreements
Section 23-302.1 - Financing Additional Premium
Section 23-302.2 - Notice of Additional Premium
Section 23-303 - Maximum Charges
Section 23-304 - Finance Charge
Section 23-305 - Initial Service Fee
Section 23-306 - Delinquency and Collection Charge
Section 23-307 - Cancellation Charge; Reinstatement Charge
Section 23-307.1 - Electronic Payment Fee
Section 23-308 - Dishonored Check Fee
Section 23-309 - Fee for Obtaining Clue Report
Section 23-310 - Perfection of Premium Finance Agreement as Secured Transaction