§ 4-228. False entries; non-cooperation; unauthorized disclosure
West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgriculture
MD Code, Agriculture, § 4-228
§ 4-228. False entries; non-cooperation; unauthorized disclosure
(a)(1) Any person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he knowingly:
(b) Any person, who neglects or refuses to attend, testify, or answer any lawful inquiry or produce documentary evidence, when he has the power to do so, in obedience to the subpoena or lawful requirement of the Secretary, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, upon conviction, he is subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.
(c) Notwithstanding any other penalty provided by this article, any officer or employee of the State who makes public any information obtained by the Secretary without its authority, unless directed by a court, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000, or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or by both, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court.
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Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 6, § 1.
Formerly Art. 43, § 197-22.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 4-228, MD AGRIC § 4-228
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 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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