Md. Code Regs. 31.08.14.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 31.08.14.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Backs up" means reverses course, discharges, escapes, overfills, or overflows.

(2) "Drain" means a line, pipe, or any other part of a system that:

(a) Is located inside or outside of a dwelling; and

(b) Drains water away from the dwelling.

(3) Dwelling coverage" means coverage under a policy of homeowner's insurance for losses resulting from damage to:

(a) The dwelling of the policyholder; and

(b) Any structure of the policyholder that is attached to the dwelling.

(4) Flood.

(a) "Flood" means a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from:

(i) The overflow of inland or tidal waters;

(ii) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface water from any source; or

(iii) Mudslides that are proximately caused by the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface water from any source and are similar to a river of liquid and flowing mud on the surface of normally dry land areas, as when earth is carried by a current of water and deposited along the path of the current.

(b) "Flood" includes a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal waters due to the collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by:

(i) Waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusually high water level in a natural body of water, accompanied by a severe storm;

(ii) An unanticipated force of nature, such as a flash flood or abnormal tidal surge; or

(iii) A similarly unusual and unforeseeable event.

(5) Homeowner's Insurance.

(a) "Homeowner's insurance" means insurance for residential property provided under:

(i) A homeowner's policy;

(ii) A condominium owner's policy;

(iii) A mobile homeowner's policy;

(iv) A renter's policy; or

(v) A noncommercial farm owner's policy.

(b) Homeowner's insurance" does not include an umbrella policy.

(6) "Loss-of-use coverage" means coverage under a policy of homeowner's insurance for loss of use of the policyholder's dwelling.

(7) "Other structure coverage" means coverage under a policy of homeowner's insurance for losses resulting from damage to a structure of the policyholder that is on the same property as the policyholder's dwelling, but is not attached to the dwelling.

(8) "Personal property coverage" means coverage under a policy of homeowner's insurance for losses resulting from damage to personal property that is owned by the policyholder or used by the policyholder.

(9) Sewer" means an underground conduit used to carry off water and waste matter.

(10) "Water" includes sewage and other waterborne waste matter.

Md. Code Regs. 31.08.14.02

Regulation .02 adopted effective 41:21 Md. R. 1261, eff.1/1/2015