(a) Except in connection with a criminal proceeding brought under this part, a person may not charge or receive a fee from an applicant, recipient, or any other person:
(1) with respect to an application under this part; or
(2) to represent an applicant or recipient in any proceeding under this part.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - State Public Assistance Programs
Part I - Public Assistance to Adults
Section 5-402 - Public Assistance to Adults Program
Section 5-403 - Eligibility for Assistance
Section 5-404 - Application for Assistance
Section 5-405 - Amount of Assistance
Section 5-406 - Granting of Assistance
Section 5-407 - Restrictions on Assistance
Section 5-408 - Appeals; Review and Oversight of Local Departments by Administration
Section 5-409 - Duties of Administration
Section 5-410 - Duties of Local Departments