Minnesota Administrative Rules

2700.1300 LEGIBLE TYPEFACE.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

These rules shall be considered applicable in all insurance policies and contracts required to be filed under Minnesota Statutes, section 72C.11.

Subp. 2.

Legibility.

All insurers upon filing shall specify the type face styles used in each policy. The commissioner will consider the following typeface styles as being legible: Aldine; Bakerville; Bodoni; Bodoni Book; Century; Century Schoolbook; Chelmsford; Copperplate; Clarendon; Fairfield; Futura; Garamond; Gothic; Helios; Helvetica; Journal; Korinna; Modern Roman; Megaron; Melior; Metro; News Gothic; Optima; Press Roman; Pyramid; Schoolbook; Sparton; Theme; Times Roman; Trade Gothic; Univers; and Universe.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive, but is intended solely as an indication of the legibility of a typeface style that is required. Any typeface selected that meets the same standard of legibility will be approved. Extreme type styles such as Old English or heavy block are not acceptable.

Italics, boldface, and contrasting styles may be used to emphasize important or technical terms and for captions. When two or more typeface styles are used, they shall be visually compatible.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 72C.07

Published Electronically:

September 14, 2007