Ch. 11                                    1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) THE COMMISSIONER IMMEDIATELY SHALL FORWARD:

(I) ONE COPY OF THE PROCESS TO THE LICENSEE BY CERTIFIED
MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED; AND

            (II) ONE COPY OF THE PROCESS TO THE RESIDENT AGENT OR

OTHER SIMILAR OFFICIAL, IF ANY, OF THE LICENSEE IN THE STATE.

(C) FEES.

(1): AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE, THE PLAINTIFF SHALL PAY TO THE
COMMISSIONER A FEE OF $2 FOR EACH SERVICE OF PROCESS.

(2) IF THE PLAINTIFF PREVAILS IN THE SUIT, THE PLAINTIFF MAY
RECOVER, AS PART OF THE TAXABLE COSTS, ANY FEE PAID UNDER THIS
SUBSECTION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48B, § 7.

In subsection (b)(2)(i) of this section, the former reference to "registered
mail" is deleted as unnecessary in light of Art. 1, § 20 of the Code, which
provides that "certified" mail includes "registered" mail.

In subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section, the reference to a resident "agent" is
substituted for the former reference to a resident "manager" for clarity.

Defined terms: "Commissioner" § 1-101
"Licensee" § 26-101

26-208. SUSPENSIONS AND REVOCATIONS.

AFTER NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING, THE COMMISSIONER MAY
SUSPEND OR REVOKE A LICENSE IF THE COMMISSIONER FINDS THAT THE LICENSEE:

(1)     HAS VIOLATED ANY PROVISION OF THIS TITLE;

(2)     HAS FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER THIS
TITLE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN INITIAL LICENSE;

(3)      IS INSOLVENT;

(4)      HAS LIABILITIES THAT EXCEED ITS ASSETS;

(5)      HAS ENGAGED IN A FRAUDULENT OR DECEPTIVE ACT; OR

(6)      HAS ENTERED INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT THE FORM OF WHICH
HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE. COMMISSIONER.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48B, § 5(b)(2).

Defined terms: "Commissioner" § 1-101
"License" § 26-101
"Licensee" § 26-101

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