Maryland § 3-2A-12
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-2A-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-2A-12.
(a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement or report, including any understatement or overstatement of financial condition for a new grant or affecting a grant already made under this subtitle:
(1) In any application or in any document furnished to the Trust; or
(2) For the purpose of influencing the action of the Trust on an application for financial assistance or for the purpose of influencing any action of the Trust affecting financial assistance whether or not such assistance may have already been extended.
(b) Any person or any aider or abettor, who violates any provision of this subtitle, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment in the penitentiary not exceeding 5 years or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-2A-12
What does Maryland Code § 3-2A-12 cover?
Section 3-2A-12 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 § 3-2A-12?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-2A-12" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 3-2A-12 apply to my situation?
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