(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual may not act as an athlete agent in the State without holding a license under § 4-405 of this subtitle.
(b) Before being issued a license, an individual may act as an athlete agent in the State for all purposes except signing an agency contract if:
(1) a student-athlete or another person acting on behalf of the student-athlete initiates communication with the individual; and
(2) within 7 days after an initial act as an athlete agent, the individual submits an application for a license as an athlete agent in the State.
(c) An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act
Section 4-402 - Appointment of Secretary as Agent for Service of Process; Issuance of Subpoenas
Section 4-403 - Acting as Athlete Agent Without License
Section 4-405 - License -- Issuance; Denial; Renewal
Section 4-406 - License -- Reprimand, Suspension, Revocation
Section 4-408 - Payment of Moneys Collected
Section 4-409 - Agency Contract
Section 4-410 - Notice of Agency Contract to Athletic Director
Section 4-411 - Cancellation of Contract
Section 4-412 - Retention of Records by Athlete Agent
Section 4-413 - Prohibited Activities
Section 4-414 - Prohibited Activities -- Penalty
Section 4-415 - Right of Action by Educational Institution
Section 4-418 - Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act