§ 10-212. Suspensions and revocations

MD Ins Code § 10-212 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Subject to the hearing provisions of Title 2 of this article, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:

(1)    has violated this article;

(2)    has violated any law while acting as an adviser;

(3)    has made a material misstatement in the application for the license;

(4)    has been guilty of fraudulent or dishonest practices; or

(5)    has demonstrated incompetency or untrustworthiness to act as an adviser.

(b)    (1)    Any licensee or any person aggrieved may file with the Commissioner a verified complaint that states facts that show sufficient grounds to suspend or revoke a license.

(2)    On the filing of a complaint, the Commissioner, after notice and hearing, shall determine whether to suspend or revoke the license.

(c)    An adviser whose license has been revoked may not obtain another license or renew a license for at least 1 year after:

(1)    the date of revocation, if there is no judicial review; or

(2)    the final determination in the judicial proceeding confirming the revocation, if there is judicial review.