Title 31 — Insurance and Securities.

For purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking. (2) “Customer” means a person who purchases portable electronics or services. (3) “District” means the District of Columbia. (4) “Enrolled cu…

(a) A vendor is required to hold a limited-lines license to sell or offer coverage under a policy of portable electronics insurance. (b)(1) A limited-lines license issued under this section shall authorize any employee or authorized representative of the vendor to sell or offer c…

(a) Charges for portable electronics insurance coverage may be billed and collected by the vendor of portable electronics. Any charge to the enrolled customer for coverage that is not included in the cost associated with the purchase or lease of portable electronics or related se…

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law: (1) An insurer may terminate or otherwise change the terms and conditions of a policy of portable electronics insurance only upon providing the policyholder and enrolled customers with at least 30 days notice. (2) If the insurer cha…

(a) A vendor shall report any violation of this chapter to the Commissioner within 30 days of discovery of the violation by the vendor. (b) If a vendor of portable electronics or its employee or authorized representative violates any provision of this chapter, the Commissioner ma…

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days o…