2013 Maryland Code
CRIMINAL LAW
§ 8-505 - Public assistance -- Conversion of donated food


MD Crim Law Code § 8-505 (2013) What's This?

§8-505.

(a) A person with intent to defraud may not make an unauthorized disposition of food donated under a program of the federal government.

(b) A person who is not authorized to receive food donated under any program of the federal government may not convert the food to the person’s own use or benefit.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

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