# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 14. Disclosure by Persons Doing Public Business

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 14-109

(a) A person who knowingly and willfully violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.

(b) An officer or a partner of a business entity who knowingly authorizes or participates in a violation of this title by the business entity is subject to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section.

(c)

  (1) A person may not willfully make a false, fraudulent, or misleading statement or entry in any filing that is under oath and is required by this title.

  (2) A person may not make an electronic submission of a statement required under Sec. 14-104 of this title or any other document required by this title on behalf of another person without that person's express consent.

  (3) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of perjury and on conviction is subject to the penalty provided under the Criminal Law Article.

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