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§ 9.5-312. False statements or representations

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: July 1, 2008

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Government (Refs & Annos)
Title 9.5. Governor's Office of Community Initiatives (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Commission on Indian Affairs (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2008
MD Code, State Government, § 9.5-312
§ 9.5-312. False statements or representations
Currentness
Prohibited
(a) In a matter within the scope of this subtitle, a person may not:
(1) knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact by trick, scheme, or device;
(2) make a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or
(3) make or use a false writing or document knowing the writing or document contains a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry.
Penalty
(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

Credits

Added as Human Services § 2-512 by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Transferred to State Government § 9.5-312 by Acts 2008, c. 521, § 2, eff. July 1, 2008.
MD Code, State Government, § 9.5-312, MD STATE GOVT § 9.5-312
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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