Title 26. Motor Clubs — Subtitle 3. Representatives
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 26-301 (2026)
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Subtitle 3. Representatives
§ 26–301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Through its proper officer or agent, each licensee promptly shall notify the Commissioner of the name, title, and address of each individual the licensee desires to appoint as a representative in the State.
(b)
The notice required by this section shall be:
(1)
filed with the Commissioner on the form that the Commissioner provides; and
(2)
accompanied by:
(i)
an initial registration fee of $5; and
(ii)
a statement in writing, by the appointee, that gives:
(1)
the appointee’s name, age, residence address, business address, present occupation, and occupation for the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the notice;
(2)
the names of motor clubs represented during the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the notice and where represented; and
(3)
any other information the Commissioner requires.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 26-302 (2026)
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The Commissioner shall issue a registration certificate to an appointee if it appears to the Commissioner that the appointee:
(1)
is a suitable and competent individual of good moral character;
(2)
intends to represent to the public in good faith that the appointee is a representative;
(3)
has not previously been denied registration or had a registration revoked under § 26-307 of this subtitle; and
(4)
otherwise meets the requirements of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 26-303 (2026)
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§ 26–303LinkCopy Citation
A registration certificate shall state in substance that the individual named in the registration certificate is a registered representative of a licensee in the State.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 26-304 (2026)
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While a representative’s registration remains in effect, a licensee is bound by the acts of the representative named in the registration certificate within the representative’s apparent or actual authority.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 26-305 (2026)
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Subtitle 3. Representatives
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(a)
A registration expires on the first August 31 after its effective date unless it is renewed as provided in this section.
(b)
At least 1 month before a registration expires, the Commissioner shall send to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee or electronic mail address of the licensee on record a notice that states:
(1)
the process for renewing the registration;
(2)
the date by which the Commissioner must receive the renewal application; and
(3)
the amount of the renewal fee.
(c)
Before a registration expires, the licensee may renew the registration of a representative for an additional 1–year term if:
(1)
the representative otherwise is entitled to a registration;
(2)
the licensee files with the Commissioner a renewal application:
(i)
on the form that the Commissioner provides; or
(ii)
in an electronic format that the Commissioner approves; and
(3)
the licensee pays to the Commissioner a registration renewal fee of $2.
(d)
The Commissioner shall renew the registration of a representative if the licensee and representative meet the requirements of this section.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 26-306 (2026)
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If a licensee cancels a representative’s authority to act for the licensee, the licensee immediately shall provide written notice of the cancellation to the Commissioner.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 26-307 (2026)
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Subtitle 3. Representatives
§ 26–307LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Commissioner shall deny a registration to an appointee or revoke the registration of a registered representative if the Commissioner, for cause and after a hearing, determines that the appointee or representative:
(1)
has made a false or misleading statement about the services offered by, or the business of, the licensee represented by the appointee or representative;
(2)
has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; or
(3)
is otherwise unsuitable to act as a representative.
(b)
If the Commissioner denies or revokes a registration under this section, the Commissioner shall notify the licensee and the representative or appointee of the denial or revocation in writing.
(c)
The Commissioner need not deny or revoke a registration under this section if the Commissioner concludes, based on all the facts and circumstances, that the public interest would not be served by the denial or revocation.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 26-308 (2026)
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Subtitle 3. Representatives
§ 26–308LinkCopy Citation
A representative or appointee that is adversely affected by an order of the Commissioner may seek judicial review of the order in accordance with § 2-215 of this article.