§ 8–523
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 8-523 (2026)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 5. Public Fraud
§ 8–523LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Housing agency” means an agency established to administer a housing assistance program under the Housing and Community Development Article.
(3)
“Housing assistance” means financial assistance, as defined in § 1-101 of the Housing and Community Development Article, offered for the purpose of obtaining housing based on need under a program administered by a housing agency and financed wholly or partially by federal, State, or local funds.
(b)
A person may not knowingly make a false statement of a material fact for the purpose of influencing a housing agency regarding:
(1)
an application for housing assistance; or
(2)
an action affecting housing assistance already provided.
(c)
A person who violates this section 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.