2013 Maryland Code
HUMAN SERVICES
§ 5-504 - Prohibited acts
§5-504.
(a) A person may not sell or purchase food stamp program benefits unless otherwise authorized by law.
(b) A person may not knowingly buy or sell merchandise that has been purchased with food stamp program benefits.
(c) If the value of the money or goods involved is $1,000 or more, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction:
(1) is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both; and
(2) shall make full restitution of the money or goods unlawfully received or perform community service, as determined by the court.
(d) If the value of the money or goods involved is less than $1,000, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction:
(1) is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and
(2) shall make full restitution of the money or goods unlawfully received or perform community service, as determined by the court.
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