§ 19-706. Claims against insureds

   (a) In general. -- Subject to reasonable notice provisions contained in a policy or insurance contract, the notice provided to an insured under § 6-828(b)(1) of the Environment Article that a person at risk has an elevated blood lead level shall be deemed a claim against the insured for the purpose of triggering the authorized insurer's duty to respond on behalf of the insured in accordance with Title 6, Subtitle 8, Part V of the Environment Article.

(b) Limitation of authorized insurer liability. -- Notwithstanding § 6-831 of the Environment Article and § 19-704 and 19-705 of this subtitle, an authorized insurer is not liable for a qualified offer made under Title 6, Subtitle 8, Part V of the Environment Article if the qualified offer was made in violation of the terms of the policy or insurance contract.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 736; 1996, ch. 11.