1. (a)

   1. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a demand for a hearing stays an order of the Commissioner pending the hearing and an order resulting from it if the Commissioner receives the demand:

      1. (i) before the effective date of the order; or
      2. (ii) within 10 days after the order is served.

   2. (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to an action taken or proposed under an order:

      1. (i) resulting from a hearing;
      2. (ii) resulting from a final decision of the Insurance Commissioner on a complaint in an emergency case under § 15-10A-04 of this article; or
      3. (iii) based on impairment of assets or unsound financial condition of an insurer.
2. (b) If the Commissioner does not grant a written request for a stay, the aggrieved person may apply to the Circuit Court for Baltimore City for a stay of the proposed action of the Commissioner.

Added by Acts 1995, c. 36, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, c. 277, § 1, eff. April 27, 1999.

Formerly Art. 48A, § 36.