Maryland Code, Family Law § 5-4B-05

(2) The confidential intermediary may not charge a director of a local department who applies for search, contact, and reunion services on behalf of a minor in out-of-home placement the fee described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(1) file the executed agreement with the Director; and

(2) attempt to contact the adopted individual, the biological parent, or the sibling sought by the applicant.