Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
HUMAN SERVICES |
TITLE 5. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE |
SUBTITLE 4. STATE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
PART I. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS |
§ 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.