Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 5-605 - Acknowledgment of Statement of Conduct That Constitutes Fraud

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
        (2)    “Fraud” has the meaning stated in § 8–501 of the Criminal Law Article.
        (3)    “Public assistance” means any assistance described in § 8–503 of the Criminal Law Article.
    (b)    Each applicant for or recipient of public assistance shall:
        (1)    read or have read to the individual a statement of the conduct that constitutes fraud; and
        (2)    sign the statement to acknowledge that the individual understands that the penalties for fraud under § 8–503 of the Criminal Law Article are:
            (i)    imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and
            (ii)    restitution.

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