# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 5. Public Assistance

### Subtitle 6. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 5-605

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Fraud" has the meaning stated in Sec. 8-501 of the Criminal Law Article.

  (3) "Public assistance" means any assistance described in Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

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