17B:17-23. Flesch reading ease score; authorization of lower score
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The commissioner may authorize a lower score than the Flesch reading ease score required in section 5a.
(1)whenever, in his sole discretion, he finds that a lower score: a. will provide a more accurate reflection of the readability of a policy form; b. is warranted by the nature of a particular policy form or type or class of policy forms; or c. is caused by certain policy language which is drafted to conform to the requirements of any State law, regulation, or agency interpretation.
L.1979, c. 167, s. 7, eff. Aug. 6, 1979.