Definitions for subtitle

As used in this subtitle, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Department" means the Department of Insurance; (2) "Mine subsidence" means the collapse of underground coal mines resulting in direct damage to a structure. It does not include loss caused by earthquake, landslide, water seepage, volcanic eruption, or collapse of storm, and sewer drains; (3) "Mine subsidence insurance fund" or "fund" means the fund established by this subtitle and administered as determined by the department; (4) "Policy" means a contract of insurance providing mine subsidence insurance; (5) "Premium" means the gross rate charged policyholders for insurance provided by this subtitle; (6) "Structure" means any dwelling, building, or fixture permanently affixed to realty, but does not include land, trees, plants, or crops; and (7) "Administrator" means the organization designated by the commissioner of the department to administer the fund.