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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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CRIMINAL LAW |
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TITLE 8. FRAUD AND RELATED CRIMES |
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SUBTITLE 5. PUBLIC FRAUD |
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PART I. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD |
§ 8-505. Public assistance -- Conversion of donated food
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(a) Unauthorized disposition. -- A person with intent to defraud may not make an unauthorized disposition of food donated under a program of the federal government.
(b) Unauthorized conversion. -- A person who is not authorized to receive food donated under any program of the federal government may not convert the food to the person's own use or benefit.
(c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $ 500 or both.