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MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-411 - Cancellation of Contract

    (a)    A student-athlete may cancel an agency contract by giving notice of the cancellation to the athlete agent in a record within 14 days after the contract is signed.    (b)    A student-athlete may not waive the right to cancel an agency contract.    (c)    If a student-athlete cancels an agency contract, the student-athlete is not required to pay any consideration under the contract or to return any consideration received from the athlete agent to induce the student-athlete to enter into the contract.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-412 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-412 - Retention of Records by Athlete Agent

    (a)    An athlete agent shall retain the following records for a period of 5 years:        (1)    the name of each individual represented by the athlete agent;        (2)    the address of each individual represented by the athlete agent;        (3)    any agency contract entered into by the athlete agent; and        (4)    any direct costs incurred by the athlete agent in the recruitment or solicitation of a student-athlete to enter into an agency contract.    (b)    Records required to be retained by subsection (a) of this section are open to inspection by the Secretary during normal business hours.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-413 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-413 - Prohibited Activities

    (a)    An athlete agent, with the intent to induce a student–athlete to enter into an agency contract, may not:        (1)    give any materially false or misleading information or make a materially false promise or representation;        (2)    furnish anything of value to a student–athlete before the student–athlete enters into the agency contract;        (3)    furnish anything of value to any individual other than the student–athlete or another licensed athlete agent; or        (4)    solicit another individual who is not an athlete agent to commit an act on behalf of the athlete agent that is a violation of this subtitle.    (b)    An athlete agent may not intentionally:        (1)    initiate contact with a student–athlete unless licensed under this subtitle;        (2)    refuse or fail to retain or permit inspection of the records required to be retained by § 4–412 of this subtitle;        (3)    fail to obtain a license when required by § 4–403 of this subtitle;        (4)    provide materially false or misleading information in an application for a license or renewal of a license;        (5)    predate or postdate an agency contract; or        (6)    fail to notify a student–athlete before the student–athlete signs or otherwise authenticates an agency contract for a particular sport that the signing or authentication may make the student–athlete ineligible to participate as a student–athlete in that sport.    (c)    An athlete agent may not split a fee with or receive compensation from:        (1)    a professional sports league;        (2)    a professional sports franchise;        (3)    a representative or employee of a professional sports league or franchise; or        (4)    an employee of an educational institution in the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-414 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-414 - Prohibited Activities -- Penalty

    An athlete agent who violates § 4-413 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-415 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-415 - Right of Action by Educational Institution

    (a)    (1)    An educational institution has a right of action against an athlete agent or a former student-athlete for damages caused by violation of this subtitle.        (2)    In an action under this section, the court may award to the prevailing party costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.    (b)    Damages to an educational institution under subsection (a) of this section include losses and expenses incurred because, as a result of the conduct of an athlete agent or former student-athlete, the educational institution was injured by a violation of this subtitle or was penalized, disqualified, or suspended from participation in athletics by a national association for the promotion and regulation of athletics, by an athletic conference, or by reasonable self-imposed disciplinary action taken to mitigate sanctions likely to be imposed by such an organization.    (c)    A right of action under this section does not accrue until the educational institution discovers, or by the exercise of reasonable diligence would have discovered, the violation by the athlete agent or former student-athlete.    (d)    Any liability of the athlete agent or the former student-athlete under this section is several and not joint.    (e)    This subtitle does not restrict rights, remedies, or defenses of any person under law or equity.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-416 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-416 - Civil Penalty

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and subject to the provisions of § 4-407 of this subtitle, the Secretary may assess a civil penalty against a person who violates any provision of this subtitle not to exceed $25,000.    (b)    To determine the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider:        (1)    the seriousness of the violation;        (2)    the harm caused by the violation;        (3)    the good faith of the violator;        (4)    any history of previous violations by the violator; and        (5)    any other relevant factors.    (c)    The Secretary shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-417 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-417 - Construction

    In applying and construing this subtitle, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-418 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-418 - Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

    The provisions of this subtitle governing the legal effect, validity, or enforceability of electronic records or signatures, and of contracts formed or performed with the use of such records or signatures conform to the requirements of Section 102 of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, Pub. L. No. 106-229, 114 Stat. 464 (2000), and supersede, modify, and limit the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-419 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-419 - Severability Clause

    If any provision of this subtitle or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this subtitle which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subtitle are severable.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-420 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-420 - Regulations

    The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-421 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-421 - Title

    This subtitle is the Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 2 - Home Builder Registration Unit; Home Builder Registration Fund|Section 4.5-201 - Home Builder and Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Unit

    There is a Home Builder and Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Unit in the Division.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 2 - Home Builder Registration Unit; Home Builder Registration Fund|Section 4.5-202 - Powers and Duties of Unit

    (a)    The Unit shall maintain a list of all registrants and registered sales representatives.    (b)    (1)    The Unit shall make available to each applicant for registration as a home builder or home builder sales representative a copy of this title and other applicable laws and regulations.        (2)    The Unit shall make available to each registrant and each registered sales representative any amendments to this title or other applicable laws or regulations at least 30 days before the effective date of the amendments.    (c)    (1)    In consultation with the home building industry, the Unit shall develop a consumer information pamphlet written in plain English that describes:            (i)    the rights and remedies of consumers in the purchase of a new home; and            (ii)    any other information that the Division considers reasonably necessary to assist consumers.        (2)    The Division shall provide each registered home builder with a sufficient number of copies of the consumer information pamphlets as needed by the home builder.        (3)    A home builder shall provide each contract purchaser with the consumer information pamphlet before entering into a contract for the initial sale of a new home.        (4)    The contract purchaser shall acknowledge in writing the receipt of the consumer information pamphlet.        (5)    The failure of a home builder to provide a copy of the consumer information pamphlet to a contract purchaser may not be used as a basis for invalidation of the contract for the initial sale of a new home.    (d)    The Unit shall collect and maintain information on the resolution of consumer complaints involving new home builders or home builder sales representatives.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 2 - Home Builder Registration Unit; Home Builder Registration Fund|Section 4.5-203 - Home Builder Registration Fund

    (a)    (1)    There is a Home Builder Registration Fund.        (2)    The Division shall administer the Registration Fund.        (3)    The Registration Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs incurred for the administration and enforcement of the Maryland Home Builder Registration Act.        (4)    The Registration Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund, and is subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (5)    Unspent assets of the Registration Fund shall remain in the Registration Fund and may not revert or be transferred to the General Fund of the State.        (6)    The Registration Fund may not be supported by appropriations of State funds.    (b)    The Division shall pay all funds collected under §§ 4.5-303, 4.5-304, and 4.5-305 of this title to the Comptroller, who shall distribute the fees to the Registration Fund.    (c)    The accounts and transactions of the Registration Fund shall be subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor in accordance with  §§ 2–1220 through 2–1227 of the State Government Article.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 3 - Registration|Section 4.5-301 - Registration Required

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not act as a home builder in the State unless the person is registered as a home builder under this title.    (b)    A person may not act as a home builder sales representative in the State unless the person is a registered sales representative under this title.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 3 - Registration|Section 4.5-302 - Liability Insurance

    (a)    Each person that constructs new homes for sale to the public shall maintain general liability insurance for at least $100,000.    (b)    If a home builder’s registration has been revoked and the home builder applies for a new registration, the Unit shall, in its discretion, approve the application on the applicant’s fulfillment of specified terms and conditions, including the posting of a bond for the benefit of subcontractors, suppliers, and consumers, and the payment of any judgments or awards due to any subcontractors, suppliers, and consumers, for a period of 4 years from the date of the approval of registration, after which the licensing bond shall expire and shall no longer be required to be maintained by the registered home builder.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 3 - Registration|Section 4.5-304 - Issuance of Home Builder Registration Number; Authority Conferred

    (a)    The Unit shall register and issue a home builder registration number to an applicant for a home builder registration that:        (1)    meets the requirements of this title; and        (2)    pays to the Division an initial nonrefundable 2–year registration fee of $800.    (b)    A home builder registration issued under this title may not be transferred, assigned, or pledged.    (c)    A valid home builder registration authorizes the registrant to act as a home builder in the State.    (d)    (1)    A home builder that holds a license or registration in Montgomery County may act as a home builder in that county only, unless the home builder is also registered under this title.        (2)    A home builder that holds a license or registration in Montgomery County and is not registered under this title is subject to Subtitle 7 of this title.        (3)    (i)    In addition to the county license or registration fee, a home builder that is required to hold a license or registration only in Montgomery County shall pay to the county a Guaranty Fund administrative fee of $250.            (ii)    The county shall remit the Guaranty Fund administrative fee to the Unit to be deposited in the Registration Fund.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-304.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 3 - Registration|Section 4.5-304.1 - Issuance of Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Certificate; Authority Conferred

    (a)    The Unit shall register and issue a registration certificate to an applicant for a home builder sales representative registration certificate that:        (1)    meets the requirements of this title; and        (2)    pays to the Division an initial nonrefundable 2–year registration fee of $300.    (b)    A Unit shall include on each registration certificate that the Unit issues:        (1)    that this is a registration certificate for a registered sales representative;        (2)    the full name of the certificate holder;        (3)    the certificate holder’s employer’s registration number or the name of the licensed or registered Montgomery County home builder; and        (4)    the certificate holder’s registration number.    (c)    A registration certificate issued under this title may not be transferred, assigned, or pledged.    (d)    A valid registration certificate authorizes the certificate holder to act as a home builder sales representative in the State.    (e)    The Unit may issue a registration certificate to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated registration certificate if the certificate holder pays the registration certificate replacement fee set by the Unit.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 3 - Registration|Section 4.5-305 - Renewal of Registration Number or Certificate

    (a)    (1)    Unless renewed under this section, a registration or registration certificate expires on the second anniversary of its effective date.        (2)    A registrant or registered sales representative that meets the requirements of subsection (c) of this section may obtain a renewal of a registration or registration certificate before the registration or registration certificate expires for an additional 2–year term.        (3)    Once expired, a registration or a registration certificate may not be renewed.    (b)    At least 60 days before a registration or registration certificate expires, the Unit shall mail the registrant or registered sales representative, at the last known address of the registrant or registered sales representative:        (1)    a renewal application form; and        (2)    a notice that states:            (i)    the date on which the current registration or registration certificate expires; and            (ii)    the date by which the Unit must receive the renewal application for a renewal to be issued and mailed before the registration or registration certificate expires.    (c)    The Unit shall renew the registration or registration certificate of each registrant or registered sales representative that:        (1)    submits to the Unit a renewal application on the form provided by the Unit;        (2)    would qualify for an initial registration or initial registration certificate;        (3)    (i)    for renewal of a registration, pays to the Division a nonrefundable renewal fee based on the number of building permits for the construction of new homes issued to the registrant in the preceding calendar year as follows:                1.    10 or fewer new homes..................................... $400;                2.    11 to 74 new homes....................................... $800; and                3.    75 or more new homes……………………. $1,200; or            (ii)    for renewal of a registration certificate, pays to the Division a nonrefundable renewal fee of $300; and        (4)    is otherwise entitled to be registered.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 3 - Registration|Section 4.5-306 - Change of Information

    (a)    (1)    A registrant shall send the Unit written notice of any change in the information submitted under § 4.5–303(b) of this subtitle within 10 working days after the change is effective.        (2)    A registered sales representative shall send the Unit written notice of any change in the information submitted under § 4.5–303(c) of this subtitle within 10 working days after the change is effective.    (b)    A registrant and a registered sales representative shall comply with subsection (a) of this section for 1 year after the registrant ceases to be registered.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 3 - Registration|Section 4.5-307 - Display of Registration Number or Certificate

    (a)    (1)    Each registrant shall display its home builder registration number conspicuously on all properties at which the registrant is performing work that requires registration under this title.        (2)    If a registrant is building multiple homes in one project area or subdivision, the registrant may post its home builder registration number in one central conspicuous location in the project area or subdivision.    (b)    Each registered sales representative shall display the registration certificate conspicuously at the property at which the registered sales representative primarily performs work that requires registration under this title.    (c)    (1)    A home builder shall provide each prospective home buyer with a disclosure that states: “The sales representative works for the home builder, which means that he or she may assist the buyer in purchasing the property, but his or her duty of loyalty is only to the home builder.”.        (2)    The disclosure under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be in at least 12–point bold type and shall be included with:            (i)    any written materials made available to consumers at the property at which a registered sales representative primarily performs work that requires registration under this title; and            (ii)    the first agreement signed by the consumer.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 4 - Remedies|Section 4.5-401 - Remedies

    (a)    The Division shall encourage the owner or buyer to pursue resolution of the dispute pursuant to the existing contract.    (b)    The owner’s or buyer’s remedies under this subtitle shall not supersede any consumer contractual obligations, and are in addition to any remedies the owner or buyer may have under the Consumer Protection Act or any other law.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4.5-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4.5 - Home Builder Registration|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 4.5-501 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Exemptions From Title

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not act as, offer to act as, hold oneself out as, or impersonate a registrant or registered sales representative in the State unless the person is a registrant or registered sales representative.    (b)    A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on first conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and on second or subsequent conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000.    (c)    The following lenders are exempt from the requirements relating to registration under this title when the lender hires a second registered home builder who would undertake to complete a first home builder’s unfinished project pursuant to a default in obligations of the first home builder to the lender:        (1)    a mortgage lender as defined in § 11–501(j)(1)(ii) of the Financial Institutions Article that is a licensee under Title 11, Subtitle 5 of the Financial Institutions Article;        (2)    a bank, trust company, savings bank, savings and loan association, or credit union incorporated or chartered under the laws of this State or the United States that maintains its principal office in this State;        (3)    an out–of–state bank as defined in § 5–1001 of the Financial Institutions Article that has a branch in this State that accepts deposits;        (4)    an institution incorporated under federal law as a savings association or savings bank that does not maintain its principal office in this State but has a branch that accepts deposits in this State; and        (5)    a subsidiary or affiliate of an institution described in paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of this subsection that is subject to audit or examination by a regulatory body or agency of this State, the United States, or the state where the subsidiary or affiliate maintains its principal office.    (d)    An exempt lender is subject only to §§ 4.5–202(c), 4.5–401, 4.5–503, 4.5–601, 4.5–602, and 4.5–603 of this title.