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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 11.18.03.02" title_num="11" subtitle_num="18" chapter_num="03" heading="Adjustment of Penalty Assessment.">
  <text>The penalty may be adjusted in the following situations, upon presentation of:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Written verification from a licensed insurance company that the insurance company has erred;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Written verification from a licensed insurance company that the vehicle was insured during the entire period in question;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A certified statement and evidence acceptable to the Administration from the vehicle owner that the vehicle:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Was not operated during the period of lapse;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Was not involved in an accident or collision during the period of lapse;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Was not issued a citation during the period of lapse; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Had no prior insurance lapse; or</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Written verification from the Maryland Insurance Administration that the vehicle owner, with good intent to be insured, paid the proper premiums to an insurance agent, insurance broker, or insurance company, who failed to provide motor vehicle liability insurance.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>