(a) A person may not assert a false claim under this subtitle.
(b) A person who violates this section:
(1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not less than $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; and
(2) shall forfeit any benefit received and reimburse the State for payments received or paid on the person’s behalf under this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 11 - Victims and Witnesses
Subtitle 8 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Section 11-802 - Legislative Policy
Section 11-803 - Executive Director's Designee
Section 11-804 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Section 11-805 - Powers and Duties of Board
Section 11-806 - Records of Proceedings
Section 11-807 - Criminal Incident Report
Section 11-808 - Eligibility for Awards
Section 11-809 - Filing of Claims
Section 11-810 - Conditions for Awards on Claims
Section 11-811 - Amount of Award
Section 11-812 - Funding, Length, and Termination of Awards
Section 11-813 - Emergency Award Pending Final Decision
Section 11-814 - Board Decisions on Claims; Review by Executive Director
Section 11-815 - Applicability of Administrative Procedure Act; Hearing; Judicial Review
Section 11-816 - Payment of Award
Section 11-816.1 - Reimbursement for Forensic Examinations and Other Expenses