(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Fund shall pay to a fund producer of a policyholder to whom a policy is issued a commission:

(1) for private passenger auto insurance issued by the Fund, at a rate determined by the Fund but not less than 10% and not to exceed 15% of the total premium; and

(2) for any other insurance issued by the Fund, at a rate determined by the Fund but not to exceed 10% of the total premium.

(b) The Fund may not pay a commission:

(1) on a fully earned basis;

(2) if a prospective insured fails to qualify under § 20-502 of this subtitle; or

(3) if a prospective insured’s initial payment to the Fund, a fund producer, or premium finance company is not honored.

(c) If a policy issued by the Fund is canceled, the Fund shall refund any unearned commissions.