Maryland Criminal Law Section 8-108

      (a)      A person may not pay a fine or cost imposed by a court by delivering a check issued by the person or another person if:

            (1)      the person knows that payment of the check has not been provided for; and

            (2)      payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.

      (b)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.