(a) (1) When the Commission makes a decision on a claim for compensation against an uninsured employer, the Commission shall impose against the uninsured employer an assessment of:
(i) at least $500 but not exceeding $1,000; and
(ii) 15% of any award made in the claim, not exceeding $5,000 in any 1 claim.
(2) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the uninsured employer is a corporation the assets of which are not sufficient to satisfy an assessment, any officer of the corporation who has responsibility for the general management of the corporation in the State is jointly and severally liable for the assessment if the corporate officer knowingly failed to secure workers’ compensation insurance.
(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the uninsured employer is a limited liability company the assets of which are not sufficient to satisfy an assessment, any member of the limited liability company who has responsibility for the general management of the limited liability company in the State is jointly and severally liable for the assessment if a member of the limited liability company who has general management responsibility knowingly failed to secure workers’ compensation insurance.
(b) The Commission shall direct payment of an assessment under subsection (a) of this section into the Fund.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 10 - Uninsured Employers
Section 9-1002 - Payment From Uninsured Employers' Fund
Section 9-1003 - Subrogation to Rights of Claimant
Section 9-1004 - Subrogation to Rights of Uninsured Employer
Section 9-1005 - Assessment Against Uninsured Employer
Section 9-1006 - Assessment Against Insurer
Section 9-1007 - Assessment on Awards and Settlements
Section 9-1008 - Assessment -- Compensation Abated or Not Awarded; Death Without Dependent
Section 9-1009 - Notice and Payment of Assessments; Disposition of Money Collected
Section 9-1010 - Assessment a Lien
Section 9-1011 - Suspension and Resumption of Assessments
Section 9-1012 - Suspension of License or Permit
Section 9-1013 - Compromise of Judgment
Section 9-1014 - Settlement by Covered Employee or Dependents