(a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in an application or document submitted to the Authority under this part.
(b) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report to influence an action of the Authority under this part:
(1) on an application for assistance; or
(2) affecting bonding assistance whether or not the assistance has been extended.
(c) 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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce
Title 5 - Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs
Subtitle 5 - Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority
Part VI - Small Business Surety Bond Program
Section 5-563 - Status; Investments
Section 5-566 - Powers of Authority -- in General
Section 5-567 - Powers of Authority -- Program
Section 5-568 - Surety -- Authority as Guarantor
Section 5-569 - Surety -- Authority as Surety
Section 5-570 - Economic Impact of Contract
Section 5-571 - Surety Bonding Line Authorized
Section 5-572 - Qualifications of Principal; Bond Requirements