Maryland Criminal Procedure Section 10-109

      (a)      (1)      Disclosure of expunged information about criminal charges in an application, interview, or other means may not be required:

                  (i)      by an employer or educational institution of a person who applies for employment or admission; or

                  (ii)      by a unit, official, or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State of a person who applies for a license, permit, registration, or governmental service.

            (2)      A person need not refer to or give information concerning an expunged charge when answering a question concerning:

                  (i)      a criminal charge that did not result in a conviction; or

                  (ii)      a conviction that the Governor pardoned.

            (3)      Refusal by a person to disclose information about criminal charges that have been expunged may not be the sole reason for:

                  (i)      an employer to discharge or refuse to hire the person; or

                  (ii)      a unit, official, or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State to deny the person's application.

      (b)      (1)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both for each violation.

            (2)      In addition to the penalties provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, an official or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State who is convicted under this section may be removed or dismissed from public service.