(a) An individual who fails to disclose a conviction, a probation before judgment disposition, a not criminally responsible disposition, or the existence of pending charges for a criminal offense or attempted criminal offense as required under § 5–553 of this subtitle shall be guilty of perjury and upon conviction is subject to the penalty provided by law.
(b) Unless otherwise provided, a person who violates any provision of this Part V of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Child Care; Foster Care
Section 5-551 - Required; Facilities Requiring Criminal History Records Check
Section 5-552 - Printed Statement
Section 5-553 - Prior Criminal Offenses
Section 5-554 - Duties of Department
Section 5-554.1 - Cross-Reference Check
Section 5-555 - Contesting Findings
Section 5-556 - Failure to Disclose Prior Conviction or Existence of Pending Charge
Section 5-557 - Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability
Section 5-558 - Duties of Secretary
Section 5-559 - Criminal History Records Checks in Emergency Out-of-Home Placements