(a) On or before June 30 of each year, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly that includes a summary of Program activities for the year and any recommendations for consideration by the General Assembly.

(b) (1) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

(2) The Department may adopt regulations that require an insurance producer to receive training about the Program before the insurance producer may market the Program or assist a Medicare beneficiary to enroll in the Program.

(3) Subject to § 10-116(d) of the Insurance Article, training received under paragraph (2) of this subsection qualifies as continuing education under § 10-116(a) of the Insurance Article.