Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1509
This is the official text of Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-1509, part of Maryland’s Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings — governs court structure and civil procedure.
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§3–1509.
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(a) The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt rules and forms to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
(b) (1) The Supreme Court of Maryland shall adopt a form for a petition under this subtitle.
(2) A petition form shall contain notice to a petitioner that an individual who knowingly provides false information in a petition filed under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalties specified in § 3–1503(d) of this subtitle.
(b) (1) The Supreme Court of Maryland shall adopt a form for a petition under this subtitle.
(2) A petition form shall contain notice to a petitioner that an individual who knowingly provides false information in a petition filed under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalties specified in § 3–1503(d) of this subtitle.
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