Maryland Code, Agriculture § 13-212

(1)(i) Filed with the Secretary a financial statement, as provided in subsection (b) of this section, establishing the net worth of the applicant's grain business; or

(ii) Posted a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or cash guaranty at least as large as the following amounts for the different types of licenses:

(i) Is prepared and signed by a person other than the applicant or a member of the applicant's business or family;

(ii) Establishes a net worth for the applicant; and

(iii) Is signed by the applicant.

(i) Filed with the Secretary a financial statement reviewed by a certified public accountant establishing the net worth of the applicant's business as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection; or

(ii) Filed with the Secretary a letter from a certified public accountant stating that a review of the applicant's business records shows a net worth as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection.