Section 5-605 - Acknowledgment of statement of conduct that constitutes fraud. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-605. Acknowledgment of statement of conduct that constitutes fraud.
 

(a)  Definitions.-  

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(2) "Public assistance" means any assistance described in § 8-503 of the Criminal Law Article. 

(3) "Fraud" has the meaning stated in § 8-501 of the Criminal Law Article. 

(b)  In general.- Each applicant for or recipient of public assistance shall: 

(1) read or have read to the individual a statement of the conduct that constitutes fraud; and 

(2) sign the statement to acknowledge that the individual understands that the penalties for fraud under § 8-503 of the Criminal Law Article are: 

(i) imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and 

(ii) restitution. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 16; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]