Maryland Code, STATE GOVERNMENT 9.5-312
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- 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
(a) In a matter within the scope of this subtitle, a person may not:
(1) knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact by trick, scheme, or device;
(2) make a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or
(3) make or use a false writing or document knowing the writing or document contains a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, 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.