Section 9-506 - Maryland Higher Education Commission fund application - False or concealed material fact. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-506. Maryland Higher Education Commission fund application - False or concealed material fact.
 

(a)  Prohibited.- A person may not knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact in connection with an application for funds from the Maryland Higher Education Commission. 

(b)  Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both. 

(c)  Notice to applicant.- The Maryland Higher Education Commission shall notify each applicant for funds of the conduct that constitutes a violation of this section before a State scholarship award or grant is awarded. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 151B; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]