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§33-17-9a. Notice of insurance proceeds.
Upon notice of a claim of an insured total loss to a structure located in this state, insurance companies must notify the insured, and the municipality and county in which the structure is located, of any coverage in the insurance policy providing cleanup, removal of any refuse, debris, remnants or remains of the dwelling and appurtenances and securing the structure. The notification shall be by letter to the insured and municipality and county in which the structure is located, mailed within ten days of the notification of the claim, and shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) The terms and limits of coverage designated by the insurance policy for securing, cleanup and removal; and

(b) Any time limitations imposed on the insured for securing, cleanup and removal.