Common use of Representations by the Parties Clause in Contracts

Representations by the Parties. (a) The Adviser represents and warrants that it is a duly registered investment adviser under the Advisers Act, a duly registered investment adviser in any and all states of the United States in which the Adviser is required to be so registered and has obtained all necessary licenses and approvals in order to perform the services provided in this Agreement. The Adviser covenants to maintain all necessary registrations, licenses and approvals in effect during the term of this Agreement. (b) The Adviser represents that it has read and understands the Prospectus and SAI and warrants that in investing the Fund's assets it will use all reasonable efforts to adhere to the Fund's investment objectives, policies and restrictions contained therein. (c) The Adviser represents that it has adopted a written Code of Ethics in compliance with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and will provide the Fund with any amendments to such Code. (d) The Fund represents that a copy of its Articles of Incorporation, dated July 30, 1998, together with all amendments thereto, is on file in the Department of Assessments and Taxation of the State of Maryland.

Representations by the Parties. (a) The Adviser represents and warrants that it is a duly registered investment adviser under the Advisers Act, a duly registered investment adviser in any and all states of the United States in which the Adviser is required to be so registered and has obtained all necessary licenses and approvals in order to perform the services provided in this Agreement. The Adviser covenants to maintain all necessary registrations, licenses and approvals in effect during the term of this Agreement. (b) The Adviser represents that it has read and understands the Prospectus and SAI and warrants that in investing the Fund's assets it will use all reasonable efforts to adhere to the Fund's investment objectives, policies and restrictions contained therein. (c) The Adviser represents that it has adopted a written Code of Ethics in compliance with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and will provide the Fund with any amendments to such Code. (d) The Fund represents that a copy of its Articles of Incorporation, dated July 3026, 1998, together with all amendments thereto, is on file in the Department of Assessments and Taxation of the State of Maryland.

Representations by the Parties. (a) The Adviser represents and warrants that it is a duly registered investment adviser under the Advisers Act, a duly registered investment adviser in any and all states of the United States in which the Adviser is required to be so registered and has obtained all necessary licenses and approvals in order to perform the services provided in this Agreement. The Adviser covenants to maintain all necessary registrations, licenses and approvals in effect during the term of this Agreement. (b) The Adviser represents that it has read and understands the Prospectus and SAI and warrants that in investing the Fund's assets it will use all reasonable efforts to adhere to the Fund's investment objectives, policies and restrictions contained therein. (c) The Adviser represents that it has adopted a written Code of Ethics in compliance with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and will provide the Fund with any amendments to such Code. (d) The Fund represents that a copy of its Articles of Incorporation, dated July 3024, 1998, together with all amendments thereto, is on file in the Department of Assessments and Taxation of the State of Maryland.