§ 5-605

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Fraud” has the meaning stated in § 8–501 of the Criminal Law Article.

(3) “Public assistance” means any assistance described in § 8–503 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b) Each applicant for or recipient of public assistance shall:

(1) read or have read to the individual a statement of the conduct that constitutes fraud; and

(2) sign the statement to acknowledge that the individual understands that the penalties for fraud under § 8–503 of the Criminal Law Article are:

(i) imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and

(ii) restitution.