Vermont Statutes Annotated

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 08, § 4208 (2026)

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Subchapter 001 : POLICIES

(Cite as: 8 V.S.A. § 4208)

§ 4208. Construction of illegal policies

A policy issued in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be held valid but shall be construed as provided in the provisions of this chapter. When a provision in a policy is in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, the rights, duties, and obligations of the insurer, the policyholder, and the beneficiary shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter. (Amended 2021, No. 105 (Adj. Sess.), § 170, eff. July 1, 2022.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1999–1999 · leading case: Maska U.S., Inc. v. Kansa Gen. Ins., 198 F.3d 74 (2d Cir. 1999).

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Maska U.S., Inc. v. Kansa Gen. Ins., 198 F.3d 74 (2d Cir. 1999). “During the hearing, Maska argued that the pollution exclusions in the various policies were invalid under Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 8, § 4208 (1993), which’states: "A policy issued in violation of such provisions shall be held valid, but shall be construed as provided in such…”

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