# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 14. Emergency Management

### Subtitle 2. Civil Relief During Emergency Periods

#### Section 14-218

(a) A person may not make or use an affidavit required under Sec. 14-208 of this subtitle if the person knows the affidavit is false.

(b) A person may not knowingly participate in an eviction or distress in a manner other than in accordance with Sec. 14-212 of this subtitle.

(c) A person may not knowingly resume possession of property subject to Sec. 14-213 of this subtitle in a manner other than in accordance with Sec. 14-213(a) of this subtitle.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

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