Maryland Health - General Section 19-4B-05

      (a)      An individual may not operate or engage in, or attempt to operate or engage in, or hold one's self out as operating or engaging in the business of a nursing referral service agency unless the individual is licensed under this subtitle.

      (b)      (1)      An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for the first offense and not exceeding $10,000 for any subsequent offense.

            (2)      Each day a violation is continued after the first conviction is a separate offense.