§17–301.

    (a)    For purposes of this subtitle:

        (1)    An action by an agent or other representative of an apparent owner, other than a holder acting as the apparent owner’s agent, is presumed to be an action on behalf of the apparent owner; and

        (2)    A communication with an apparent owner by a person other than the holder or the holder’s representative is not an indication of apparent owner interest in property unless a record of the communication evidences the apparent owner’s knowledge of a right to the property.

    (b)    When determining the address of an apparent owner under this subtitle:

        (1)    (i)    The last known address of an apparent owner includes any description, code, or other indication of the location of the apparent owner that identifies a state; and

            (ii)    An indication of the location of the apparent owner that identifies a state does not need to be sufficient to direct the delivery of first–class mail to the apparent owner;

        (2)    This State is deemed to be the state of the last known address of the apparent owner if:

            (i)    The postal zip code associated with the apparent owner is for a post office located in this State; and

            (ii)    There are no other records associated with the apparent owner that specifically identify the physical address of the apparent owner to be in another state;

        (3)    Another state is deemed to be the state of the last known address of the apparent owner if:

            (i)    The postal zip code associated with the apparent owner is for a post office located outside this State; and

            (ii)    There are no other records associated with the apparent owner that specifically identify the physical address of the apparent owner to be in this State; and

        (4)    The address of the apparent owner of a life or endowment insurance policy or annuity contract or its proceeds is presumed to be the address of the insured or annuitant if:

            (i)    A person other than the insured or annuitant is entitled to the amount owed under the policy or contract; and

            (ii)    The address of the person entitled to the amount owed under the policy or contract is:

                1.    Not known by the insurance company; and

                2.    Cannot be determined under § 17–301.1(d) of this subtitle.