§ 5-411. Prohibited act  


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  •    (a) In general. -- Except in connection with a criminal proceeding brought under this part, a person may not charge or receive a fee from an applicant, recipient, or any other person:

       (1) with respect to an application under this part; or

       (2) to represent an applicant or recipient in any proceeding under this part.

    (b) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 500.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 80; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.