Maryland § 8-509
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-509, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-509.
(a) A license expires on the first July 1 after its effective date and in an odd-numbered year, unless it is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in this section.
(b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Commissioner shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee, or send by electronic means in accordance with § 2–116 of this article:
(1) a renewal application form; and
(2) a notice that states:
(i) the date by which the Commissioner must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and
(ii) the amount of the renewal fee.
(c) Before a license expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee:
(1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed;
(2) files with the Commissioner a renewal application on the form that the Commissioner provides; and
(3) pays to the Commissioner the applicable renewal fee for an insurance producer under § 2-112 of this article.
(d) The Commissioner shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-509
What does Maryland Code § 8-509 cover?
Section 8-509 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 § 8-509?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-509" (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 § 8-509 apply to my situation?
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