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§ 8-505. Public assistance--Conversion of donated food

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 5. Public Fraud
Part I. Public Assistance Fraud
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-505
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 191A
§ 8-505. Public assistance--Conversion of donated food
Currentness
Prohibited--Unauthorized disposition
(a) A person with intent to defraud may not make an unauthorized disposition of food donated under a program of the federal government.
Prohibited--Unauthorized conversion
(b) A person who is not authorized to receive food donated under any program of the federal government may not convert the food to the person's own use or benefit.
Penalty
(c) 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 $500 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 191A.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-505, MD CRIM LAW § 8-505
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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