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§ 5-803. False statements or false entries in records

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFinancial Institutions

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Financial Institutions
Title 5. Banking Institutions--General Provisions
Subtitle 8. Prohibited Activities; Penalties (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Financial Institutions, § 5-803
§ 5-803. False statements or false entries in records
In general
(a) An officer, director, or employee of a bank, trust company, or savings bank may not willfully and knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or false entry in its records or, with the intent to deceive a person authorized to examine the affairs of the bank, trust company, or savings bank, sign or exhibit false records.
Fines and penalties
(b) Any officer, director, or employee who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 1980, c. 33, § 2, eff. July 1, 1980.
Formerly Art. 11, § 75.
MD Code, Financial Institutions, § 5-803, MD FIN INST § 5-803
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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