Md. Code, General Provisions § 7–318

(a) The Governor may designate a citizen of the State as its Poet Laureate.

(b) (1) The Poet Laureate:

(i) may not receive compensation as Poet Laureate; but

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, is entitled to reimbursement for any expenses incurred in the performance of duties as Poet Laureate.

(2) Reimbursement under this subsection:

(i) shall be paid from the General Emergency Fund of the Board of Public Works; and

(ii) may not exceed $1,000 in any 1 fiscal year.