§ 38-77-121 — Application for original issuance of policy of insurance covering liability; cancellation notice; disclosure of previous cancellation or refusal to renew.

(A) Any application for the original issuance of a policy of insurance covering liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any motor vehicle as defined in Section 38-77-30 must have the following statement printed on or attached to the first page of the application form, in boldface type: "THE INSURER CAN CANCEL THIS POLICY FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING WITHOUT CAUSE DURING THE FIRST 90 DAYS. THAT IS THE INSURER'S CHOICE. AFTER THE FIRST 90 DAYS, THE INSURER CAN ONLY CANCEL THIS POLICY FOR REASONS STATED IN THE POLICY." (B) Any application for the original issuance of a policy of insurance covering liability arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any motor vehicle defined in Section 38-77-30 that requires the insured to disclose information as to any previous cancellation or refusal to renew must also permit the insured to offer or provide a full explanation of the reason for the cancellation or refusal to renew. (C) The notice required by this section must accompany the initial declarations page in the event the applicant is not provided a written copy at the time of the application and the coverage has been bound by the insurer. (D) The insurer may cancel without cause at any time in the first ninety days during which the policy is in effect subject to Section 38-77-122. This section does not apply to the renewal of any policy of insurance.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 154, SECTION 11.