(a) On or before March 15 and September 15 of each year, or at another interval that the Commissioner directs, each surplus lines broker that has transacted surplus lines business in the State during the reporting period shall:

(1) file with the Commissioner a report, on a form the Commissioner prescribes, on business subject to tax during the preceding half calendar year or other interval that the Commissioner directs; and

(2) pay to the Commissioner the total amount of tax stated in the report.

(b) By regulation, the Commissioner shall determine the required content and filing deadlines of the report.

(c) Each report shall be open to public inspection.

(d) A qualified surplus lines broker may credit any examination expense paid or assessed under § 2-208 of this article against the premium receipts tax due to the State.

(e) With respect to surplus lines premium receipts tax due to the State, a surplus lines broker is subject to the provisions of Title 6, Subtitle 1 of this article relating to penalties, interest, audits, assessments, limitations, appeals, and refunds.