# Housing and Community Development (GHS)

## Title 4. Division of Development Finance

### Subtitle 7. Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program and Lead Hazard Reduction Loan Program

#### Section 4-712

(a)

  (1) 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 Department relating to a grant or loan.

  (2) A grant or loan applicant may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement or report to influence the action of the Department on a grant or loan application or a grant or loan already made.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 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)