(a) An authorized official may not give or offer to give any reward to any person as an inducement to direct to the authorized official any individual who is contemplating marriage.
(b) An authorized official who violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50 for each offense.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Licensing and Performance
Section 2-401 - License Required; Penalty
Section 2-402 - Application for License
Section 2-403 - Forms of License and Certificates
Section 2-404 - Fees for Licenses
Section 2-404.1 - Premarital Preparation Course
Section 2-405 - Issuance of License
Section 2-406 - Performance of Ceremony
Section 2-407 - False Statements
Section 2-409 - Signing and Disposition of Marriage Certificates