(a) (1) This subsection applies even if a paper or instrument:
(i) is not executed by the Commissioner or a deputy, employee, or attorney of record of the Commissioner; and
(ii) is not connected with the commencement of an action or proceeding by or against the Commissioner or with the subsequent conduct of the action or proceeding.
(2) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commissioner may not be required to pay to a public officer in the State a fee for filing, recording, or issuing a transcript or certificate or for authenticating a paper or instrument that relates to the exercise by the Commissioner of a power or duty of the Commissioner under this subtitle.
(b) (1) The Commissioner or deputy commissioner, when acting as receiver or ancillary receiver under this subtitle, shall pay all court costs out of the assets of the insurer before any distribution to creditors or termination of rehabilitation.
(2) In all cases, these costs and those specified in subsection (a) of this section shall:
(i) be charged in the accounts of the Commissioner to the court; or
(ii) be paid by the insurer as a condition of termination of the action or proceeding.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Liquidation, Rehabilitation, Reorganization, and Conservation
Section 9-202 - Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act
Section 9-203 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 9-204 - Exclusiveness of Remedy
Section 9-205 - Immunity From Liability
Section 9-206 - Fees and Costs
Section 9-207 - Appointment of Staff
Section 9-208 - Persons Subject to Delinquency Proceedings
Section 9-209 - Jurisdiction and Venue
Section 9-210 - Commencement of Delinquency Proceedings
Section 9-211 - Grounds for Conservation, Rehabilitation, or Liquidation of Insurers
Section 9-212 - Orders to Rehabilitate, Liquidate, or Conserve Insurers
Section 9-213 - Appointed Receivers
Section 9-214 - Notice to Policyholders of Delinquency Proceeding
Section 9-215 - Seizure Orders; Injunctions
Section 9-216 - Appeals to Court of Special Appeals
Section 9-217 - Loans and Pledges of Assets
Section 9-218 - Administration of Assets of Domestic or Alien Insurers
Section 9-219 - Administration of Assets of Insurers Not Domiciled in State
Section 9-220 - Attachment or Garnishment of Assets
Section 9-221 - Voidable Transfers
Section 9-223 - Limitations on Insurer Pending Repayment to Guaranty Associations
Section 9-224 - Disbursements of Assets to Guaranty Associations
Section 9-225 - Assessment of Members or Subscribers of Mutual or Reciprocal Insurers
Section 9-226 - Procedures for Filing Claims
Section 9-227 - Priority of Claims
Section 9-228 - Disposition of Claims
Section 9-229.1 - Netting Agreements and Financial Contracts
Section 9-230 - Cooperation With Commissioner Required; Penalties
Section 9-231 - Notice of Impairment Required; Contributing to Impairment Prohibited; Penalties