# COMAR 31.09.02.01: COMAR 31.09.02.01. Authority and Purpose

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_31_09_02_01

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 31.09.02.01
- **Heading:** COMAR 31.09.02.01. Authority and Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 31 MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION / Subtitle 09 LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES / Chapter 02 Variable Life Insurance / COMAR 31.09.02.01

## Text

This chapter, applicable to variable life insurance policies, is promulgated under authority of Insurance Article, §§ 2-109 and 16-601 — 16-603 , Annotated Code of Maryland. The issuance or delivery of life insurance policies on a variable basis in Maryland in any manner not in compliance with this chapter shall be deemed contrary to the requirements of Insurance Article, §§ 16-601 — 16-603 , Annotated Code of Maryland, and, further, shall be deemed to constitute the transaction of insurance business hazardous to policyholders and the public and contrary to the public interest.

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