Md. Code, Health - General § 19–2504

(a) A person may not advertise, represent, or imply to the public that a recovery residence is a certified recovery residence unless the recovery residence has obtained a certificate of compliance under this subtitle.

(b) (1) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Department not exceeding $1,000 for each offense.

(2) In setting the amount of a civil penalty under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall consider the nature, number, and seriousness of the violations, the ability of the certified recovery residence to pay the penalty, and any other factors the Department determines are relevant.