Maryland Code, Business Regulation § 6-406

(a)(1) Unless exempted from registration under § 6-413 of this subtitle, a person may not solicit the public as a charitable organization prior to registration.

(2) The Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County or other court of competent jurisdiction may restrain or enjoin a person from soliciting in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary of State has the burden of proof in any court proceeding:

(2) A charitable organization claiming to be exempt from the requirements of this title has the burden of production of evidence on that issue.

(1) is required to be registered but has not applied to be registered; or

(2) has otherwise violated the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act.  1