Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-209
This is the official text of Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-209, part of Maryland’s Code, Economic Development — governs the state's economic development programs.
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§5–209.
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(a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report:
(1) in an application or document provided to the Department; or
(2) to influence Department action affecting financial assistance, whether or not the assistance already has been extended.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
(1) in an application or document provided to the Department; or
(2) to influence Department action affecting financial assistance, whether or not the assistance already has been extended.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
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