Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-311
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 10-311, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Occupations and Professions — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§10–311.
Official statutory text
(a) The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt rules that:
(1) establish a Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland;
(2) provide for the appointment of trustees to administer the Fund; and
(3) provide for the operation of the Fund.
(b) The purpose of the Fund is to maintain the integrity of the legal profession by paying money to reimburse losses caused by defalcations of lawyers.
(c) By rule, the Supreme Court of Maryland may:
(1) require a lawyer to pay an annual fee, not exceeding $20, to the Fund; and
(2) specify the penalties, including suspension and disbarment, for practicing law without having paid the annual fee.
(d) The Fund may raise and collect money through voluntary contributions or other means.
(1) establish a Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland;
(2) provide for the appointment of trustees to administer the Fund; and
(3) provide for the operation of the Fund.
(b) The purpose of the Fund is to maintain the integrity of the legal profession by paying money to reimburse losses caused by defalcations of lawyers.
(c) By rule, the Supreme Court of Maryland may:
(1) require a lawyer to pay an annual fee, not exceeding $20, to the Fund; and
(2) specify the penalties, including suspension and disbarment, for practicing law without having paid the annual fee.
(d) The Fund may raise and collect money through voluntary contributions or other means.
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