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§ 5-605. Acknowledgment of statement of conduct that constitutes fraud

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: October 1, 2007

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Public Assistance (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Miscellaneous Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-605
§ 5-605. Acknowledgment of statement of conduct that constitutes fraud
Currentness
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Fraud” has the meaning stated in § 8-501 of the Criminal Law Article.
(3) “Public assistance” means any assistance described in § 8-503 of the Criminal Law Article.
In general
(b) Each applicant for or recipient of public assistance shall:
(1) read or have read to the individual a statement of the conduct that constitutes fraud; and
(2) sign the statement to acknowledge that the individual understands that the penalties for fraud under § 8-503 of the Criminal Law Article are:
(i) imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and
(ii) restitution.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-605, MD HUMAN SERV § 5-605
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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