(a) On or before March 15 and September 15 of each year, or at another interval that the Commissioner directs, each surplus lines broker that has transacted surplus lines business in the State during the reporting period shall:
(1) file with the Commissioner a report, on a form the Commissioner prescribes, on business subject to tax during the preceding half calendar year or other interval that the Commissioner directs; and
(2) pay to the Commissioner the total amount of tax stated in the report.
(b) By regulation, the Commissioner shall determine the required content and filing deadlines of the report.
(c) Each report shall be open to public inspection.
(d) A qualified surplus lines broker may credit any examination expense paid or assessed under § 2–208 of this article against the premium receipts tax due to the State.
(e) With respect to surplus lines premium receipts tax due to the State, a surplus lines broker is subject to the provisions of Title 6, Subtitle 1 of this article relating to penalties, interest, audits, assessments, limitations, appeals, and refunds.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Surplus Lines Insurance
Section 3-302 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 3-303 - Placement of Insurance With Alien Insurer
Section 3-305 - Compliance With Filing Requirement
Section 3-306 - Procuring Surplus Lines Insurance Authorized
Section 3-306.1 - Diligent Search -- When Deemed Completed or Unnecessary
Section 3-306.2 - Disability Insurance and Short-Term Medical Insurance -- Nonadmitted Insurers
Section 3-308 - Endorsement of Contract or Confirmation
Section 3-309 - Validity of Surplus Lines Insurance Contract
Section 3-310 - Certificate of Qualification Required for Surplus Lines Broker; Exceptions
Section 3-311 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 3-312 - Applications for Certificate of Qualification
Section 3-314 - Issuance of Certificate of Qualification
Section 3-315 - Scope of Certificate of Qualification
Section 3-316 - Term and Renewal of Certificate of Qualification
Section 3-316.1 - Reinstatement of Certificate of Qualification
Section 3-317 - Suspensions and Revocations
Section 3-318 - Approval of Surplus Lines Insurer
Section 3-319 - Placement of Surplus Lines Insurance Prohibited
Section 3-320 - Receipt of Premium by Surplus Lines Broker
Section 3-321 - Delivery of Policy, Binder, or Cover Note
Section 3-324 - Premium Receipts Tax on Surplus Lines Insurance
Section 3-325 - Report of Premium Receipts and Payment of Tax
Section 3-326 - Delivery of False Binder or Cover Note Prohibited