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§ 3-808. False, fictitious, or fraudulent liens or encumbrances prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: June 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 8. Stalking and Harassment
Effective: June 1, 2013
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-808
§ 3-808. False, fictitious, or fraudulent liens or encumbrances prohibited
In general
(a) A person may not file a lien or an encumbrance in a public or private record against the real or personal property of another if the person knows that the lien or encumbrance is:
(1) false; or
(2) contains or is based on a materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation.
Violations and penalties
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) for a first violation, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both; and
(2) for each subsequent violation, imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 656, § 1, eff. June 1, 2013.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-808, MD CRIM LAW § 3-808
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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