# Housing and Community Development (GHS)

## Title 4. Division of Development Finance

### Subtitle 2. Community Development Administration

#### Section 4-255

(a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a document required to be submitted to the Administration by an agreement relating to a loan.

(b) A person applying for a loan may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report to influence the action of the Administration on a loan application or to influence an action of the Administration affecting a loan already made.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.

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Md. Code Ann., Hous. & Cmty. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)