§ 5-605. Acknowledgment of statement of conduct that constitutes fraud

   (a) Definitions. --

   (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

   (2) "Public assistance" means any assistance described in § 8-503 of the Criminal Law Article.

   (3) "Fraud" has the meaning stated in § 8-501 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b) In general. -- Each applicant for or recipient of public assistance shall:

   (1) read or have read to the individual a statement of the conduct that constitutes fraud; and

   (2) sign the statement to acknowledge that the individual understands that the penalties for fraud under § 8-503 of the Criminal Law Article are:

      (i) imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $ 1,000 or both; and

      (ii) restitution.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 16; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.