Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 8-503: (a) This section applies to money, property, food stamps, or other assistance that is provided under a social or nutritional program based on need that is: (1) financed wholly or partly by the State; and (2) administered by the State or a political subdivision of the State
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a misdemeanor by using fraud to obtain state-financed or state-administered assistance (money, property, food stamps) they are not entitled to. Conviction may result in up to 3 years imprisonment and/or a $1,000 fine, plus restitution.
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