§10–456.

    (a)    A provider may collect deposits from prospective subscribers if:

        (1)    the Department has approved the provider’s feasibility study; and

        (2)    the provider maintains the funds collected in an escrow account.

    (b)    Deposits collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be held in escrow until:

        (1)    the provider has been issued a certificate of registration under § 10-458 of this subtitle; or

        (2)    a later time that the Department may set by regulation.