Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 1–303

(a) If the damages awarded under § 1-302(d) of this subtitle do not exceed the amount tendered by the authorized person under § 1-302(b) of this subtitle, the owner of the property shall pay the costs of the proceeding under § 1-302(d) of this subtitle.

(b) If the damages awarded under § 1-302(d) of this subtitle exceed the amount tendered by the authorized person, the authorized person shall pay the costs of the proceeding.