Maryland Health - General Section 10-1002

      (a)      A person may not:

            (1)      Knowingly make a false application or certificate in connection with the admission or detention of any individual; or

            (2)      Detain an individual in a manner contrary to Subtitle 6 or Subtitle 8 of this title.

      (b)      A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

      (c)      In addition to any other penalties specified in this section, a person who willfully violates any provision of this section is liable for civil damages sustained by the individual who is admitted or detained unlawfully.