Title 11. Maryland Legal Services Corporation — Subtitle 7. Prohibited Acts
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 11-701 (2026)
Title 11. Maryland Legal Services Corporation
Subtitle 7. Prohibited Acts
§ 11–701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid another person in obtaining or attempting to obtain legal assistance to which the person is not entitled by:
(1)
willfully making a false statement or representation;
(2)
willfully failing to disclose a material change in financial condition;
(3)
impersonating another; or
(4)
any other fraudulent means.
(b)
(1)
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 $1,000 or both.
(2)
(i)
A person convicted under this section shall make full restitution of the value of the legal assistance unlawfully received.
(ii)
The person shall be given notice and the opportunity for a hearing on the amount and terms of the payment.
Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 11-702 (2026)
Title 11. Maryland Legal Services Corporation
Subtitle 7. Prohibited Acts
§ 11–702LinkCopy Citation
The Corporation may not:
(1)
participate in litigation, unless:
(i)
the Corporation or a grantee is a party; or
(ii)
a grantee is representing an eligible client in litigation in which the interpretation of this title or a guideline established by the Corporation under this title is an issue;
(2)
interfere with a lawyer’s professional responsibilities to clients under the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct;
(3)
compete directly or indirectly with any grantee;
(4)
contribute or make available the Corporation’s funds or services to a political party or association or the campaign of a candidate for public or party office;
(5)
except as provided in §§ 501(h) and 4911 of the Internal Revenue Code:
(i)
carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation; and
(ii)
participate or intervene in a political campaign on behalf of a candidate for public office, including publishing or distributing statements;
(6)
notwithstanding any other provision of this title, conduct or carry on activities not authorized for an organization:
(i)
qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; or
(ii)
to which contributions are deductible under § 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.