Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 36.455 - Maintenance of surety bond or letter of credit(a) If the rating of a bank that has issued a letter of credit falls below the minimum ratings required under § 36.451(c) (relating to requirements for surety bond or letter of credit), a registrant shall replace the letter of credit within 45 days from the date of the substandard rating decline with a new letter of credit that satisfies the requirements of § 36.451.(b) If a letter of credit is not replaced within 45 days of the substandard rating decline, the Department has the discretion to draw on the letter of credit and deposit the proceeds with the State Treasurer to secure the registrant's liability and to begin proceedings under AMCRA, this subchapter and 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 501-508 and 701-704 (relating to Administrative Agency Law) to suspend or revoke the registrant's authority to perform appraisal management services in this Commonwealth.(c) If a bank makes a payment upon a letter of credit issued to fulfill the requirements of AMCRA or this subchapter, the registrant shall obtain additional security within 45 days of the date of payment in the form of an additional letter of credit in an amount sufficient to maintain the minimum amount required under AMCRA or this subchapter, whichever is greater.(d) If a surety makes a payment upon a bond issued to fulfill the requirements of AMCRA or this subchapter, the registrant shall obtain additional security within 15 days of the date of payment in the form of an additional surety bond in an amount sufficient to maintain the minimum amount required under AMCRA or this subchapter, whichever is greater. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 36.404 (relating to content of application); 49 Pa. Code § 36.422 (relating to early termination of registration); and 49 Pa. Code § 36.456 (relating to claims against surety or obligor).