Maryland Insurance Section 4-203

      (a)      This section does not apply to:

            (1)      acceptance of service of process;

            (2)      surplus lines insurance;

            (3)      a transaction for which a certificate of authority is not required under § 4-101(b) of this title;

            (4)      reinsurance, as authorized under Title 5, Subtitle 9 of this article;

            (5)      an adjuster while providing services with respect to a claim under a policy lawfully solicited, issued, and delivered outside of the State; or

            (6)      the professional services of an attorney at law.

      (b)      With respect to a subject of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in the State, a person may not in the State directly or indirectly act as an insurance producer for, or otherwise represent or help on behalf of another, an unauthorized insurer to:

            (1)      solicit, negotiate, or effect insurance or an annuity contract;

            (2)      inspect risks;

            (3)      fix rates;

            (4)      investigate or adjust losses;

            (5)      collect premiums; or

            (6)      transact insurance business in any other manner.