(a) In this section, “financing statement” has the meaning stated in § 9–102 of the Commercial Law Article.
(b) A person may not file a financing statement or an amendment to a financing statement that the person knows contains false information.
(c) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
(2) Each act of filing a financing statement or an amendment to a financing statement is a separate violation.
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Section 9-507 - Common-Law Criminal Defamation Repealed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