§ 7-312. Security for compliance with laws

MD Lab & Emp Code § 7-312 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Commissioner may require a farm labor contractor to post a surety bond or other security if the Commissioner:

(1)    finds that the farm labor contractor has violated a provision of this title or any order that the Commissioner passes or regulation that the Commissioner adopts; or

(2)    receives a certified record of the finding of a unit of another state or the United States that the farm labor contractor has violated any law that relates to:

(i)    registration as a farm labor contractor; or

(ii)    the employment of, provision of housing for, or transportation of a migrant agricultural worker.

(b)    The Commissioner may not require security on the basis of an administrative decision that a court nullifies.

(c)    The Commissioner may require security in an amount that the Commissioner considers adequate to ensure compliance with the laws of the State.