§ 10-1002. False application or certificate; unlawful detention

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   (a) Prohibited. -- A person may not:

   (1) Knowingly make a false application or certificate in connection with the admission or detention of any individual; or

   (2) Detain an individual in a manner contrary to Subtitle 6 or Subtitle 8 of this title.

(b) Criminal penalty. -- A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

(c) Liability. -- In addition to any other penalties specified in this section, a person who willfully violates any provision of this section is liable for civil damages sustained by the individual who is admitted or detained unlawfully.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 59, § 21; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 2004, ch. 25, § 6.

                    
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