# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 5. Public Fraud

#### Section 8-505

(a) A person with intent to defraud may not make an unauthorized disposition of food donated under a program of the federal government.

(b) A person who is not authorized to receive food donated under any program of the federal government may not convert the food to the person's own use or benefit.

(c) 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 $500 or both.

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