# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 2. Credit Card Crimes

#### Section 8-203

(a) A person may not make or cause to be made, directly or indirectly, a false statement in writing about the identity of the person or of another to procure the issuance of a credit card:

  (1) knowing the statement to be false; and

  (2) with the intent that the statement be relied on.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

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