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§ 20–1102

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 20-1102 (2026)
Title 20. Human Relations
Subtitle 11. Prohibited Acts; Criminal Penalties

§ 20–1102Copy Citation

(a)
If it is in the person’s power to comply, a person may not willfully fail or neglect to attend and testify, answer any lawful inquiry, or produce records, documents, or other evidence, in compliance with a subpoena or other lawful order issued under § 20–1023(a) of this title.
(b)
A person may not, with intent to mislead another person in any proceeding under Subtitle 10, Part II of this title:
(1)
make or cause to be made any false entry or statement of fact in any report, account, record, or other document produced in compliance with a subpoena or other lawful order issued under § 20–1023(a) of this title;
(2)
willfully neglect or fail to make or cause to be made full, true, and correct entries in any report, account, record, or other document produced in compliance with a subpoena or other lawful order issued under § 20–1023(a) of this title; or
(3)
willfully mutilate, alter, or by any other means falsify any documentary evidence.
(c)
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 $100,000 or both.