Maryland § 7-113

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-113, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-113.

    (a)    A fiduciary may not:

        (1)    fraudulently and willfully appropriate money or a thing of value that the fiduciary holds in a fiduciary capacity contrary to the requirements of the fiduciary’s trust responsibility; or

        (2)    secrete money or a thing of value that the fiduciary holds in a fiduciary capacity with a fraudulent intent to use the money or thing of value contrary to the requirements of the fiduciary’s trust responsibility.

    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of embezzlement and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not exceeding 5 years.

    (c)    A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-113

What does Maryland Code § 7-113 cover?

Section 7-113 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 7-113?

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