§ 11-216. Suspensions and revocations

   (a) Grounds -- In general. -- Subject to the hearing provisions of § 11-217 of this subtitle, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of any licensee who:

   (1) Violates any provision of the Maryland Consumer Loan Law; or

   (2) Knowingly and repeatedly violates any provision of the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act.

(b) Grounds -- Second conviction under § 12-316 of the Commercial Law Article. --

   (1) The Commissioner shall revoke the license of any licensee who is convicted twice of violating § 12-316 of the Commercial Law Article if the second violation occurs after the first conviction.

   (2) The Commissioner may not issue another license to any person whose license is revoked under this subsection.

(c) Filing of findings and statement. -- If the Commissioner suspends or revokes a license, the Commissioner shall file in the Commissioner's office:

   (1) Findings; and

   (2) A statement of all the facts on which the findings are based.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 58A, § 6; 1980, ch. 33, § 2.