Mont. Code § 33-23-221

Current through the 2023 Regular Session

Section 33-23-221 - Definitions

As used in 33-23-221 through 33-23-226, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Benefit" means any rebate, discount, abatement, credit, reduction of premium, or other advantage to the policyholder provided under the terms of a telematics agreement.

(2) "Policyholder" means a person who is a present named insured in a motor vehicle liability policy as defined in 33-23-204.

(3) "Recorded data" means the data collected, stored, or transmitted by a recording device identifying performance or operation information about a motor vehicle including:

(a) speed;

(b) direction;

(c) location; and

(d) internal controls and diagnostics, such as steering performance, brake performance, or computer diagnostics.

(4) "Recording device" means a device, mechanism, or system installed in or used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that collects, stores, or transmits recorded data. The term includes the following to the extent that they involve recorded data:

(a) event data recorders;

(b) sensing and diagnostic modules;

(c) electronic control modules;

(d) automatic crash notification systems;

(e) geographic information systems;

(f) cellular phones;

(g) personal digital assistants; and

(h) any other device that collects, stores, or transmits recorded data.

(5) "Telematics agreement" means a written agreement between an insurer and a policyholder of the insurer regarding use of a recording device in a motor vehicle to collect or store recorded data or transmit recorded data to the insurer or to a third party designated by the insurer.

§ 33-23-221, MCA

Added by Laws 2015, Ch. 304, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2015, and applicable to telematics agreements entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 2016.

See Laws 2015, Ch. 304, Sec. 9.