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2022 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 8 - Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 5 - Public Fraud
Part I - Public Assistance Fraud
Section 8-505 - Public Assistance -- Conversion of Donated Food
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MD. Criminal Law Code § 8-505 (2022)
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(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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