# State Government (GSG)

## Title 9.5. Governor's Office of Community Initiatives

### Subtitle 3. Commission on Indian Affairs

#### Section 9.5-312

(a) In a matter within the scope of this subtitle, a person may not:

  (1) knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact by trick, scheme, or device;

  (2) make a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or

  (3) make or use a false writing or document knowing the writing or document contains a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)