§ 15-1103. Transportation ticket health insurance policies

   (a) "Transportation ticket policy" defined. -- In this section, "transportation ticket policy" means a ticket policy of health insurance that:

   (1) has as its dominant feature the protection of the insured from a transportation hazard; and

   (2) is sold at transportation stations, ticket offices, or travel bureaus by:

      (i) vending machines;

      (ii) employees of railroads, steam lines, airlines, or other organizations engaged in transporting individuals on common carriers;

      (iii) individuals or employees of persons engaged in selling transportation on common carriers; or

      (iv) other qualified agents.

(b) Requirements for policies. -- A transportation ticket policy may not be issued or delivered in the State unless it conforms to the requirements and provisions of § 15-102, 15-201, 15-202, 15-203, 15-205, and 15-207 through 15-226 of this title, subject to § 15-202(c) of this title that relates to inapplicable or inconsistent provisions.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 470; 1997, ch. 35, § 2; 2001, ch. 26.