(a) If a claim against the Guaranty Fund alleges that the act or omission giving rise to the claim was performed by a licensed real estate broker, a licensed associate real estate broker, or a licensed real estate salesperson, the Commission shall join the proceeding on the claim with any disciplinary proceeding against the licensee under this title arising from the same facts alleged in the claim.
(b) (1) For that part of a hearing on consolidated proceedings that relates to disciplinary action but does not relate to the Guaranty Fund claim against a licensee, the claimant:
(i) may not be a party; and
(ii) may participate only as a witness.
(2) For that part of a hearing on consolidated proceedings that relates to the claim against the Guaranty Fund, the claimant is a party.
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