(a) The Commission shall:
(1) establish a Real Estate Guaranty Fund; and
(2) maintain the Guaranty Fund at a level of at least $250,000.
(b) (1) The Commission shall deposit all money collected to the credit of the Guaranty Fund with the State Treasurer for placement into a special account.
(2) (i) The State Treasurer may invest or reinvest money in the Guaranty Fund in the same manner as money in the State Retirement and Pension System.
(ii) The investment earnings shall be:
1. credited to the Guaranty Fund; and
2. available for the same purposes as the money deposited into the Guaranty Fund.
(c) The Commission may adopt regulations for the administration of a Guaranty Fund.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 17 - Real Estate Brokers
Subtitle 4 - Real Estate Guaranty Fund
Section 17-401 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 17-402 - Establishment of Guaranty Fund; Investments
Section 17-403 - Initial Fee; Transfer to Guaranty Fund; Assessments
Section 17-404 - Claims Against Guaranty Fund
Section 17-405 - Notice to Buyer
Section 17-406 - Form of Claims
Section 17-407 - Action on Claim by Commission
Section 17-408 - Right to Participate in Hearing; Notice
Section 17-409 - Joinder of Proceedings
Section 17-410 - Payments by Guaranty Fund