§ 5–605

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 5-605 (2026)

Title 5. Public Assistance

Subtitle 6. Miscellaneous Provisions

(a)

(1)

In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)

“Fraud” has the meaning stated in § 8–501 of the Criminal Law Article.

(3)

“Public assistance” means any assistance described in § 8–503 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b)

Each applicant for or recipient of public assistance shall:

(1)

read or have read to the individual a statement of the conduct that constitutes fraud; and

(2)

sign the statement to acknowledge that the individual understands that the penalties for fraud under § 8–503 of the Criminal Law Article are:

(i)

imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and

(ii)

restitution.