In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Adviser” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §10-201(b), Annotated Code of Maryland. “Licensed insurance producer” has the meaning stated in Insurance Article, §1-101(w), Annotated Code of Maryland. In General. A person is not required to be licensed as an adviser under Insurance Article, §10-203, Annotated Code of Maryland, in order to represent to the public that the person is a member of a trade association or similar organization that uses the term “insurance adviser” or a similar term in the name of the association or organization if the person: Is a member in good standing of the trade association or similar organization at the time that the person makes the representation; Does not otherwise act as an adviser or represent that the person is an adviser; and Makes the representation in accordance with the requirements of §B of this regulation. Manner of Representation. A person who otherwise qualifies to make a representation under §A of this regulation may make the representation only if the person: Expressly qualifies the representation by use of a disclaimer such as “not a licensed insurance adviser” or, if the person is a licensed insurance producer, “licensed insurance producer only”; or Makes the representation: During a meeting of the trade association or similar organization held for the purpose of conducting the association's or organization's general business activities; In a newspaper, newsletter, e-mail, or similar publication or electronic communication that is intended to be distributed only to members of the trade association or similar organization; While soliciting a person to become a member of the trade association or similar organization; or During an approved continuing education class for licensed insurance producers. Manner of Disclaimer. A person who is required to make a disclaimer under §B(1) of this regulation shall make the disclaimer: At the same time and in the same medium as the representation; and If the representation is made in writing, on the same document or screen close to the representation. Insurance Article, §§2-109, 10-202, and 10-203, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: January 21, 2002 (29:1 Md. R. 26)