Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 5-504
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 5-504
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(b) A person may not knowingly buy or sell merchandise that has been purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
(c) If the value of the money or goods involved is $1,000 or more, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction:
(1) is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both; and
(2) shall make full restitution of the money or goods unlawfully received or perform community service, as determined by the court.
(d) If the value of the money or goods involved is less than $1,000, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction:
(1) is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and
(2) shall make full restitution of the money or goods unlawfully received or perform community service, as determined by the court.