2010 Minnesota Code
Chapters 59A - 79A Insurance
Chapter 72C Readability of Insurance Policies
Section 72C.07 Legibility
72C.07 LEGIBILITY.
Subdivision 1.Requirement.
All insurance policies covered by section 72C.11 shall be printed in legible type and in a type face style approved by the commissioner.
Subd. 2.Compliance factors.
In determining whether a policy or contract is legible the commissioner shall consider, in addition to the requirements of subdivision 1 relating to type face size and style, the following factors:
(a) margin size;
(b) contrast and legibility of the color of the ink and paper;
(c) the amount and use of space to separate sections of the policy;
(d) the use of contrasting titles or headings for sections or similar aids; and
(e) any additional factors relevant to legibility which the commissioner may prescribe by rule.
History:
1977 c 345 s 7; 1986 c 444; 1996 c 305 art 2 s 8
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