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Maine - State Stamp Wording Update

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Shared by Compliance • September 25, 2025

Section 22 of Maine Chapter 348 S.P. 720 - L.D. 1837 has repealed the current version of 24-A MRSA 2009 in its entirety.

Important Dates & Requirements:

Through September 24, 2025

  • The current surplus lines stamp remains effective and must continue to be used.

Beginning September 24, 2025

  • The stamp requirement is repealed.
  • It is replaced with two new notice requirements:

At Application

  • A required notice must be provided at the time of application.
  • Please note: This requirement is not available in the InsCipher portal. This notice is being provided as a courtesy for your reference.
  • Be sure to update your applications with the correct information from the updated legislation.

At Policy Delivery

  • A required notice must be provided at delivery.
  • This has been incorporated into the State Stamp Wording Instructions within the InsCipher portal.