(a)      At the time of assuming office, the register shall give bond to the State. The provisions of § 2-105(b), (d), (e), and (f) of the Courts Article shall be applicable to the bond. It shall be for the term of his office in the form and for the penalty the State Comptroller prescribes, with the advice of the Legislative Auditor. The State Comptroller may require that the penalty of a bond be supplemented or increased.

      (b)      If the register fails to give bond before he acts as register, he is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall pay a fine of $1,000.