Maryland Criminal Procedure Section 11-818

      (a)      A person may not assert a false claim under this subtitle.

      (b)      A person who violates this section:

            (1)      is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not less than $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; and

            (2)      shall forfeit any benefit received and reimburse the State for payments received or paid on the person's behalf under this subtitle.