1801 - Definitions. - Pennsylvania Statutes

CHAPTER 18 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FRAUD Subchapter A. General Provisions B. Antifraud Plans C. Comprehensive Database System Enactment. Chapter 18 was added February 7, 1990, P.L.11, No.6, effective immediately. SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 1801. Definitions. § 1801. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Commissioner." The Insurance Commissioner of the Commonwealth. "Comprehensive database system." A centralized organization or entity designed to collect and disseminate insurance claims information and data from and among its members or subscribers for, but not limited to, the prevention and suppression of fraud. "Department." The Insurance Department of the Commonwealth. "Motor vehicle insurer" or "insurer." An entity licensed to write motor vehicle insurance in the Commonwealth. (Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. imd.)