Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, a person must obtain a license before the person acts as a public adjuster in the State. Marketing on behalf of a public adjuster, as defined in §�10–401 of this subtitle, does not require a license. A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both for each violation.