As used in this subtitle, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Department” means the Department of Insurance;
(2) “Mine subsidence” means the collapse of underground coal mines resulting in direct damage to a structure. It does not include loss caused by earthquake, landslide, water seepage, volcanic eruption, or collapse of storm, and sewer drains;
(3) “Mine subsidence insurance fund” or “fund” means the fund established by this subtitle and administered as determined by the department;
(4) “Policy” means a contract of insurance providing mine subsidence insurance;
(5) “Premium” means the gross rate charged policyholders for insurance provided by this subtitle;
(6) “Structure” means any dwelling, building, or fixture permanently affixed to realty, but does not include land, trees, plants, or crops; and
(7) “Administrator” means the organization designated by the commissioner of the department to administer the fund.
Effective: July 15, 2010
History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 1570, effective July 15, 2010. — Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 483, sec. 30, effective July 15, 1998. — Amended 1994
Ky. Acts ch. 93, sec. 19, effective July 15, 1994. — Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 167, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984.