Md. Code, Human Services § 11-701
This is the official text of Md. Code, Human Services § 11-701, part of Maryland’s Code, Human Services — governs state social service programs.
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§11–701.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid another person in obtaining or attempting to obtain legal assistance to which the person is not entitled by:
(1) willfully making a false statement or representation;
(2) willfully failing to disclose a material change in financial condition;
(3) impersonating another; or
(4) any other fraudulent means.
(b) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(2) (i) A person convicted under this section shall make full restitution of the value of the legal assistance unlawfully received.
(ii) The person shall be given notice and the opportunity for a hearing on the amount and terms of the payment.
(1) willfully making a false statement or representation;
(2) willfully failing to disclose a material change in financial condition;
(3) impersonating another; or
(4) any other fraudulent means.
(b) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(2) (i) A person convicted under this section shall make full restitution of the value of the legal assistance unlawfully received.
(ii) The person shall be given notice and the opportunity for a hearing on the amount and terms of the payment.
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