§17–804.

    (a)    A person or an entity may not provide false information under this subtitle.

    (b)    A person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 and not exceeding $25,000 for each violation.

    (c)    An action for a civil penalty under this section may be brought by:

        (1)    the unit that awarded the contract, in its own name;

        (2)    the Attorney General, in the name of the State; or

        (3)    a State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.