(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Fund shall give prior written notice to a fund producer of its intended action under § 20–513 of this subtitle and give the fund producer an opportunity for a hearing before taking the action.
(b) (1) The Fund may exercise immediately any option under § 20–513 of this subtitle if the Fund determines that there is a likelihood of substantial and immediate harm to the Fund, its policyholders, or others because of:
(i) a violation of a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees that relates to the binding of coverage; or
(ii) a failure to pay money owed.
(2) After taking an action under § 20–513 of this subtitle, the Fund promptly shall give notice to the fund producer and hold a hearing within 10 working days before a member of the Board of Trustees.
(c) The Board of Trustees shall adopt policies to provide procedures for notice and hearings under this section.
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