Maryland Criminal Law Section 8-203

      (a)      A person may not make or cause to be made, directly or indirectly, a false statement in writing about the identity of the person or of another to procure the issuance of a credit card:

            (1)      knowing the statement to be false; and

            (2)      with the intent that the statement be relied on.

      (b)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.