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§ 8-516. Criminal penalties

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 5. Public Fraud
Part II. Medicaid Fraud
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-516
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 230H
§ 8-516. Criminal penalties
Currentness
Violation resulting in death
(a) If a violation of this part results in the death of an individual, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding life or a fine not exceeding $200,000 or both.
Violation resulting in serious injury
(b) If a violation of this part results in serious injury to an individual, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.
Violation involving at least $500
(c) If the value of the money, health care services, or other goods or services involved is $1,500 or more in the aggregate, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000 or both.
Other violations
(d) A person who violates any other provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
Business entity violation
(e)(1) In this subsection, “business entity” includes an association, firm, institution, partnership, and corporation.
(2) A business entity that violates a provision of this part is subject to a fine not exceeding:
(i) $250,000 for each felony; and
(ii) $100,000 for each misdemeanor.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 415, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2016, c. 515, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
Formerly Art. 27, § 230H.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-516, MD CRIM LAW § 8-516
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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