(a)Annual Assessment. The Fund shall be funded from assessments made annually on members of the Bar of Maine. Every attorney required to register in accordance with the Maine Bar Rules, including judges of state, federal, county and tribal courts, who are members of the Bar of Maine shall pay an annual fee as established by the Court, which shall be paid to the Board of Overseers of the Bar with the registration statement on or before August 31 as required by M. Bar R. 6(a)(1). Any attorney who fails to pay such amount shall be subject to the provisions of M. Bar R 10(b)and (c). (b)Restitution of Reimbursements. A lawyer whose dishonest conduct has resulted in reimbursement to a claimant shall make restitution to the Fund including interest and expenses incurred by the Fund in processing the claim and pursuing restitution Unless the Court determines otherwise, a lawyer who has been suspended or disbarred by reason of conduct resulting in payment to a claimant shall not be reinstated to practice law in Maine until full restitution to the Fund has been made. Me. R. Clnt. Prot. Fund 3