(a) A person may not make, or cause to be made, a statement or report that the person knows to be false as a whole or in material part to an official or unit of the State or of a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State that a crime has been committed or that a condition imminently dangerous to public safety or health exists, with the intent that the official or unit investigate, consider, or take action in connection with that statement or report.
(b) 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 $500 or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration
Section 9-501 - False Statement -- to Law Enforcement Officer
Section 9-502 - False Statement -- When Under Arrest
Section 9-503 - False Statement -- to Public Official Concerning Crime or Hazard
Section 9-504 - False Statement -- Concerning Destructive Device or Toxic Material
Section 9-505 - Representation of Destructive Device
Section 9-507 - Common-Law Criminal Defamation Repealed
Section 9-508 - False Filings of Financing Statement or Amendment