Maryland Family Law Section 5-4B-05

      (a)      An individual who applies for search, contact, and reunion services shall execute a written agreement with a confidential intermediary concerning the provision of search, contact, and reunion services.

      (b)      (1)      The confidential intermediary may charge the individual a reasonable fee for search, contact, and reunion services.

            (2)      The overall amount of fees collected may not exceed the costs of providing the services.

      (c)      The confidential intermediary shall promptly:

            (1)      file the executed agreement with the Director; and

            (2)      attempt to contact the adopted individual, the biological parent, or the sibling sought by the applicant.