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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 14.09.12.01" title_num="14" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="12" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Competent Individual” means an individual who has sufficient skill, knowledge, and experience to handle and adjust disputed claims and who has authority to resolve claims without having to routinely contact an out-of-State representative of the insurer.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Commission designee” means the National Council on Compensation Insurance or any other entity that the Commission, from time to time, may designate as its representative to receive notices required by this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Insurance policy” means a policy or binder for workers' compensation insurance under Labor and Employment Article, Title 9, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>