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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies § 33-23-221. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-33-insurance-and-insurance-companies/mt-st-33-23-221/
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