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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 31.01.02.05" title_num="31" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="02" heading="Activation of Regulations.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If an event described in Regulation .01 of this chapter occurs, the Commissioner may activate one or more of the requirements specified in this chapter adopted under this regulation by issuing a bulletin specifying:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>That a specific requirement of the chapter is activated;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The line or lines of business to which the activated requirement described in §A(1) of this regulation applies;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The geographic areas to which the activated requirement described in §A(1) of this regulation applies; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The period of time for which the activated requirement described in §A(1) of this regulation applies.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A requirement activated under §A or E of this regulation may not:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Apply beyond the geographic area included within the Governor's or President's declaration of a state of emergency or disaster; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Apply, except as otherwise authorized by §C of this regulation or by Insurance Article, §12-210 or 19-112, Annotated Code of Maryland, beyond the duration of the Governor’s or President’s declaration or renewal of a state of emergency.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A requirement activated under Regulation .01C of this chapter may not apply beyond the duration of the President’s or Secretary of Health and Human Services’ declaration of a national or public health emergency.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If a presidential disaster declaration is not accompanied by a declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor, a requirement activated under §A or E of this regulation may not remain in effect for more than 30 days of the presidential disaster declaration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Commissioner:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall provide a copy of the bulletin to the disaster contact personnel identified pursuant to Regulation .04 of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Shall, to the extent possible, post a copy of the bulletin on the Administration's website.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>In addition to actions specifically set forth in this chapter, in the event of a state of emergency or emergency declaration, the Commissioner may take any other activity he considers necessary to protect the residents of the State.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>