Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
STATE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS EXECUTIVE AGENCIES |
SUBTITLE 3. OFFICE OF MINORITY AFFAIRS |
§ 9.5-312. False statements or representations
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(a) Prohibited. -- In a matter within the scope of this subtitle, a person may not:
(1) knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact by trick, scheme, or device;
(2) make a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or
(3) make or use a false writing or document knowing the writing or document contains a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry.
(b) Penalty. -- Except as otherwise provided by law, 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 $ 1,000 or both.