Maryland Insurance Section 10-212
§ 10-212.
  (a)   Subject to the hearing provisions of Title 2 of this article, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:
    (1)   has violated this article;
    (2)   has violated any law while acting as an adviser;
    (3)   has made a material misstatement in the application for the license;
    (4)   has been guilty of fraudulent or dishonest practices; or
    (5)   has demonstrated incompetency or untrustworthiness to act as an adviser.
  (b)   (1)   Any licensee or any person aggrieved may file with the Commissioner a verified complaint that states facts that show sufficient grounds to suspend or revoke a license.
    (2)   On the filing of a complaint, the Commissioner, after notice and hearing, shall determine whether to suspend or revoke the license.
  (c)   An adviser whose license has been revoked may not obtain another license or renew a license for at least 1 year after:
    (1)   the date of revocation, if there is no judicial review; or
    (2)   the final determination in the judicial proceeding confirming the revocation, if there is judicial review.