Maryland Health - General Section 19-4B-04
§ 19-4B-04.
  (a)   (1)   The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the requirements of this subtitle.
    (2)   The regulations may not preclude a nursing referral service agency from operating with independent contractors.
  (b)   The Department shall issue a 3-year license to a nursing referral service agency after the nursing referral service agency:
    (1)   Completes an application for licensure; and
    (2)   Pays a licensing fee of $1,000 to the Department.
  (c)   A license shall expire on the third anniversary of its effective date unless:
    (1)   The Department suspends or revokes the license; or
    (2)   The license is renewed.
  (d)   The Department may suspend or revoke a license issued under this section if the nursing referral service agency is operating in violation of the requirements of this subtitle.