Md. Code, Human Services § 10-496
This is the official text of Md. Code, Human Services § 10-496, part of Maryland’s Code, Human Services — governs state social service programs.
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§10–496.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not maintain or operate a facility offering continuing care without having obtained an initial or renewal certificate of registration.
(b) A person may not disseminate prohibited advertising or promotional materials.
(c) A person may not provide false registration information to the Department.
(d) (1) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(2) Each violation of this subtitle constitutes a separate offense.
(b) A person may not disseminate prohibited advertising or promotional materials.
(c) A person may not provide false registration information to the Department.
(d) (1) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(2) Each violation of this subtitle constitutes a separate offense.
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