§ 16-202. Grace period

MD Ins Code § 16-202 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    Each policy of life insurance shall contain a provision that a grace period shall be allowed within which the payment of any premium after the first may be made.

(2)    The grace period shall be:

(i)    30 days;

(ii)    at the option of the insurer, 1 month of not less than 30 days; or

(iii)    4 weeks, for a policy of industrial life insurance with premiums payable more frequently than monthly.

(b)    The policy continues in full force during the grace period.

(c)    If a claim arises under the policy during the grace period, the amount of any premium due or overdue may be deducted from the policy proceeds.