§ 8–1302

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 8-1302 (2026)

Title 8. Unemployment Insurance

Subtitle 13. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

An employer, its officer or agent, or another person may not:

(1)

knowingly make a false statement or false representation or knowingly fail to disclose a material fact to:

(i)

prevent or reduce the payment of a benefit to an individual who is entitled to the benefit;

(ii)

avoid becoming or remaining subject to this title; or

(iii)

avoid or reduce any contribution or other payment that is required from an employer under this title; or

(2)

willfully fail or refuse to:

(i)

make a contribution or other payment;

(ii)

submit a report that is required under this title;

(iii)

produce records that are required under this title; or

(iv)

allow those records to be copied or inspected.