Maryland Insurance Section 3-326
§ 3-326.
  (a)   A surplus lines broker may not:
    (1)   knowingly or negligently deliver a false binder or cover note; or
    (2)   fail to notify the insured promptly of any material change with respect to surplus lines insurance by delivery to the insured of a substitute binder or cover note as provided in § 3-321 of this subtitle.
  (b)   A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a violation of this article.
  (c)   A person that violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalty provided by § 1-301 of this article or to any greater applicable penalty provided by law.