Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-515
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-515, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§8–515.
Official statutory text
A person may not knowingly and willfully possess a medical assistance card or a pharmacy assistance card distributed under a State health plan or the Medical Assistance or Pharmacy Assistance Program established by Title 15 of the Health - General Article without the authorization of the person to whom the card is issued.
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