Maryland § 8-404

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-404.

    (a)    Before the Commission issues a contractor license, the contractor shall pay a fee of $100 to be credited to the Fund.

    (b)    (1)    If the Commission finds that, because of pending claims, the amount of the Fund may fall below $1,000,000, the Commission shall assess each contractor a fee of $50.

        (2)    However, under this subsection the Commission may not assess a contractor more than $150 in a calendar year.

    (c)    If a contractor fails to pay an assessment within 60 days after notice of the assessment, the contractor license is suspended until the assessment is paid.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-404

What does Maryland Code § 8-404 cover?

Section 8-404 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.

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