# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 11. Maryland Legal Services Corporation

### Subtitle 7. Prohibited Acts

#### Section 11-701

(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.

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