# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 11. Victims and Witnesses

### Subtitle 7. Sex Offender Registration

#### Section 11-721

(a) A registrant may not knowingly fail to register, knowingly fail to provide the notice required under Sec. 11-705 of this subtitle, knowingly fail to provide any information required to be included in a registration statement described in Sec. 11-706 of this subtitle, or knowingly provide false information of a material fact as required by this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section:

  (1) for a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both; and

  (2) for a second or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(c) A person who violates this section is subject to Sec. 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)