§ 5-605
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§5–605.
(1)In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)“Fraud” has the meaning stated in § 8–501 of the Criminal Law Article.
(3)“Public assistance” means any assistance described in § 8–503 of the Criminal Law Article.
(b)Each applicant for or recipient of public assistance shall:
(1)read or have read to the individual a statement of the conduct that constitutes fraud; and
(2)sign the statement to acknowledge that the individual understands that the penalties for fraud under § 8–503 of the Criminal Law Article are:
(i)imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and
(ii)restitution.