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§ 14-109. Knowing and willful violations

West's Annotated Code of MarylandElection LawEffective: July 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Election Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 14. Disclosure by Persons Doing Public Business (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2022
MD Code, Election Law, § 14-109
§ 14-109. Knowing and willful violations
Currentness
In general
(a) A person who knowingly and willfully violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Officers or partners of business entities
(b) An officer or a partner of a business entity who knowingly authorizes or participates in a violation of this title by the business entity is subject to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section.
Prohibitions
(c)(1) A person may not willfully make a false, fraudulent, or misleading statement or entry in any filing that is under oath and is required by this title.
(2) A person may not make an electronic submission of a statement required under § 14-104 of this title or any other document required by this title on behalf of another person without that person's express consent.
(3) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of perjury and on conviction is subject to the penalty provided under the Criminal Law Article.

Credits

Added by Acts 2022, c. 642, § 2, eff. July 1, 2022.
MD Code, Election Law, § 14-109, MD ELEC LAW § 14-109
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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