Maryland § 7-807
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-807, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-807.
(a) (1) Whenever it appears to the Commissioner that any insurer or any director, officer, employee, or agent of the insurer has committed a willful violation of this title or any regulation adopted or order issued under this title, the Commissioner may institute criminal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction against the insurer or the responsible director, officer, employee, or agent.
(2) Any insurer that willfully violates this title or any regulation adopted or order issued under this title may be fined in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.
(b) (1) Any officer, director, employee, or agent of an insurance holding company system who willfully and knowingly subscribes to or makes or causes to be made any false statement, report, or filing with the intent to deceive the Commissioner in the performance of the Commissioner’s duties under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both.
(2) Any fines imposed under this section shall be paid by the officer, director, employee, or agent in his or her individual capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-807
What does Maryland Code § 7-807 cover?
Section 7-807 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 7-807?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 7-807" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 7-807 apply to my situation?
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