(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Fund shall pay to a fund producer of a policyholder to whom a policy is issued a commission:
(1) for private passenger auto insurance issued by the Fund, at a rate determined by the Fund but not less than 10% and not to exceed 15% of the total premium; and
(2) for any other insurance issued by the Fund, at a rate determined by the Fund but not to exceed 10% of the total premium.
(b) The Fund may not pay a commission:
(1) on a fully earned basis;
(2) if a prospective insured fails to qualify under § 20–502 of this subtitle; or
(3) if a prospective insured’s initial payment to the Fund, a fund producer, or premium finance company is not honored.
(c) If a policy issued by the Fund is canceled, the Fund shall refund any unearned commissions.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 20 - Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
Subtitle 5 - Policies for Covered Vehicles
Section 20-501 - "Covered Vehicle" Defined
Section 20-502 - Eligibility Requirements for Policyholders
Section 20-503 - Contents of Policies
Section 20-504 - Add-on Coverage
Section 20-505 - Claims Against Fund -- Resolution; Recording of Relevant Conversations
Section 20-506 - Reserves for Payment of Claims
Section 20-507 - Determination, Collection, and Financing of Premiums; Installment Payment Plans
Section 20-508 - Effect of 3 Years Without Violation or Accident
Section 20-509 - Authority of Producers to Bind Coverage
Section 20-510 - Fiduciary Duties of Producer
Section 20-512 - Payment of Commission to Producer
Section 20-513 - Actions Against Producers -- in General
Section 20-514 - Actions Against Producers -- Notice and Hearing
Section 20-515 - Recovery of Money Owed to Fund
Section 20-516 - Grounds for Rejection or Cancellation of Insurance
Section 20-517 - Appeal of Rejection or Cancellation of Insurance
Section 20-518 - Effect of Driving Record on Insurability
Section 20-519 - Continuation of Coverage of Family Members on Exclusion of Policyholder