Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
INSURANCE |
TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONS |
SUBTITLE 5. VEHICLE DAMAGE ADJUSTERS AND APPRAISERS |
§ 10-502. Effect of subtitle
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This subtitle does not:
(1) require an insurer to pay an amount for motor vehicle repair services or repair products necessary to properly and fairly repair a motor vehicle that is greater than the usual and customary charges for equivalent services or products charged by similar contractors or repair shops within a reasonable geographic or trade area of the address of the claimant or insured; or
(2) prohibit an insurer from requiring a claimant or an insured to obtain an appraisal by driving a damaged motor vehicle to a facility that is owned or leased by or under contract to the insurer and is used exclusively for damage appraisals.