§5–463.

    (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.