Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-463
This is the official text of Md. Code, Economic Development § 5-463, part of Maryland’s Code, Economic Development — governs the state's economic development programs.
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§5–463.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not knowingly make or cause a false statement or report to be made in an application or document submitted to the Authority.
(b) A person may not knowingly make or cause a false statement or report to be made to influence an action of the Authority:
(1) on an application for financial assistance under this subtitle; or
(2) affecting financial assistance sought or awarded under this subtitle.
(c) 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.
(d) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
(b) A person may not knowingly make or cause a false statement or report to be made to influence an action of the Authority:
(1) on an application for financial assistance under this subtitle; or
(2) affecting financial assistance sought or awarded under this subtitle.
(c) 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.
(d) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
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