§ 27-18-14. Copies of applications.
The insured shall not be bound by any statement made in an application for a policy
unless a copy of the application is attached to or endorsed on the policy when issued
as a part of the policy. If the policy delivered or issued for delivery to any person
in this state shall be reinstated or renewed, and the insured or the beneficiary or
assignee of the policy shall make written request to the insurer for a copy of the
application, if any, for the reinstatement or renewal, the insurer shall within fifteen
(15)days after the receipt of the request at its home office or any branch office
of the insurer,
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§ 27-18-14. Copies of applications.
The insured shall not be bound by any statement made in an application for a policy
unless a copy of the application is attached to or endorsed on the policy when issued
as a part of the policy. If the policy delivered or issued for delivery to any person
in this state shall be reinstated or renewed, and the insured or the beneficiary or
assignee of the policy shall make written request to the insurer for a copy of the
application, if any, for the reinstatement or renewal, the insurer shall within fifteen
(15) days after the receipt of the request at its home office or any branch office
of the insurer, deliver or mail to the person making the request a copy of the application.
If the copy shall not be delivered or mailed in this manner, the insurer shall be
precluded from introducing the application as evidence in any action or proceeding
based upon or involving the policy or its reinstatement or renewal.