2018 Maryland Code
Labor and Employment
Title 9 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 10 - Uninsured Employers
§ 9-1006. Assessment against insurer
(a) In general. -- The Commission may assess an insurer $ 300 if:
(1) the insurer fails to comply with the requirements of the Commission about certification of insurance with the Commission; and
(2) the Commission finds that the Fund or the Commission was required to investigate or attend a hearing to determine whether an employer has insurance.
(b) Additional assessment. -- The Commission may assess the insurer an additional $ 300 for each subsequent failure to comply with the insurance certification requirements of the Commission.
(c) Payment into Fund. -- The Commission shall direct payment of an assessment under subsection (a) or (b) of this section into the Fund.
(d) Notification of Insurance Commissioner. -- If an insurer fails to comply with the insurance certification requirements of the Commissioner 5 times in a fiscal year, the Commission may:
(1) notify the Insurance Commissioner; and
(2) request that the insurer show cause why the Insurance Commissioner should not impose sanctions under ยง 4-113(d) of the Insurance Article.