Maryland Labor and Employment Section 9-1008

      (a)      This section does not apply to an award against the Subsequent Injury Fund.

      (b)      The Commission shall impose an assessment of 10%, not exceeding $4,500, against compensation awarded or likely to be awarded against an insured or self-insured employer and not paid if the Commission determines that the compensation is not awarded or is abated because of:

            (1)      death; or

            (2)      lack of a covered employee or a dependent of a covered employee eligible for the compensation.

      (c)      On expiration of the time period within which a claim may be filed under this title, the Commission shall assess the insurer or self-insured employer $4,500 if a covered employee dies:

            (1)      due to an accidental personal injury or occupational disease; and

            (2)      without any surviving dependent.

      (d)      The Commission shall direct payment of an assessment under subsection (b) or (c) of this section into the Fund.