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MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 4 - Petitions|Section 16-401 - Offenses Relating to Petitions

    (a)    A person may not willfully and knowingly:        (1)    give, transfer, promise, or offer anything of value for the purpose of inducing another person to sign or not sign any petition;        (2)    request, receive, or agree to receive, anything of value as an inducement to sign or not to sign any petition;        (3)    misrepresent any fact for the purpose of inducing another person to sign or not to sign any petition;        (4)    sign the name of any other person to a petition;        (5)    falsify any signature or purported signature to a petition;        (6)    obtain, or attempt to obtain, any signature to a petition by fraud, duress, or force;        (7)    circulate, cause to be circulated, or file with an election authority a petition that contains any false, forged, or fictitious signatures;        (8)    sign a petition that the person is not legally qualified to sign;        (9)    sign a petition more than once; or        (10)    alter any petition after it is filed with the election authority.    (b)    Each violation of this section shall be considered a separate offense.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to the penalties provided in Subtitle 10 of this title.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 5 - Oaths|Section 16-501 - False Oath or Affirmation

    (a)    A person may not willfully and falsely take an oath or affirmation prescribed:        (1)    by the State Board; or        (2)    pursuant to this article.    (b)    A person may not willfully induce or procure, or offer to induce or procure, another person to willfully and falsely take an oath or affirmation prescribed:        (1)    by the State Board; or        (2)    pursuant to this article.    (c)    Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of perjury and shall be punished according to the laws of the State for perjury.    (d)    Any person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of subornation of perjury and shall be punished according to the laws of the State for subornation of perjury.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 6 - Canvassing|Section 16-601 - False Reports

    (a)    An election judge or other election official may not willfully and knowingly:        (1)    make, sign, publish, or deliver a false certificate or statement of the result of the election or any other false report of any kind; or        (2)    deface, destroy, or conceal any statement, tally, certificate, or other document entrusted to the official’s care and custody.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and is subject to imprisonment for not less than 1 year nor more than 10 years.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 7 - Election Records and Documents|Section 16-701 - Defacing or Removing Records

    (a)    A person with custody of election records may not willfully and knowingly:        (1)    destroy, deface, falsify, remove, or conceal any record related to voting;        (2)    make a fraudulent entry or alteration, or permit another person to make a fraudulent entry or alteration, of any record related to voting; or        (3)    allow any other person to do the acts prohibited in items (1) and (2) of this subsection.    (b)    Any person who does not have custody over election items may not:        (1)    do an act prohibited by subsection (a) of this section; or        (2)    advise, procure, or abet the commission of an act prohibited by subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    This section does not apply to the disposition of obsolete records in the ordinary course of the operation of the State Board or a local board.    (d)    Each violation of this section is a separate offense.    (e)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and is subject to imprisonment for not less than 1 year nor more than 10 years.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 8 - Voting Equipment|Section 16-801 - Destruction of Voting Equipment

    (a)    A person may not willfully:        (1)    conceal, damage, or destroy voting equipment used or intended to be used on the day of election; or        (2)    remove voting equipment from the custody of the election judges or other election officials.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and is subject to a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 3 years or both.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 8 - Voting Equipment|Section 16-802 - Tampering With Voting Equipment

    (a)    A person may not willfully and knowingly:        (1)    tamper with, damage, or attempt to damage any voting equipment that is used or will be used in an election; or        (2)    prevent or attempt to prevent the correct operation of any voting equipment that is used or will be used on the day of election.    (b)    An unauthorized person may not make or have in the person’s possession a key to any voting equipment that is used or will be used on the day of election.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and is subject to a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 3 years or both.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 8 - Voting Equipment|Section 16-803 - Removal or Destruction of Equipment or Supplies

    (a)    A person may not remove, deface, or destroy equipment or supplies placed in a polling place by election officials during an election.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and is subject to a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 3 years or both.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 8 - Voting Equipment|Section 16-804 - Tampering With Electronic Voting System

    (a)    When an electronic voting system is used, a person may not willfully and knowingly:        (1)    access the system unless authorized to do so by the appropriate election authority; or        (2)    tamper with or alter the hardware, system components, or software utilized by the voting system, for the purpose of affecting the vote count.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50,000 or imprisonment for not more than 10 years or both.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 9 - Other Offenses|Section 16-901 - Offenses Relating to Certificates of Candidacy or Nomination

    (a)    A person may not falsely or fraudulently:        (1)    make, deface, or destroy a certificate of candidacy or certificate of nomination or any part of the certificate; or        (2)    file or suppress a certificate of candidacy or certificate of nomination that has been duly filed.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 3 years or both.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 9 - Other Offenses|Section 16-902 - Wagers on Elections

    (a)    A person may not make a bet or wager on the outcome of an election held under this article.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 to be paid to the State.    (c)    Any deposit of money as a bet or a wager on the outcome of an election shall be forfeited and paid to the governing body of the county where the money is deposited.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 9 - Other Offenses|Section 16-903 - Individuals Attired or Equipped as Officials Prohibited; Exceptions

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not attire or equip an individual, or permit an individual to be attired or equipped, in a manner which creates the appearance that the individual is performing an official or governmental function in connection with an election, including:        (1)    wearing a public or private law enforcement or security guard uniform;        (2)    using an armband; or        (3)    except as required by law or by regulation adopted by the State Board in connection with ballot security activities, carrying or displaying a gun or badge within 100 feet of a polling site on election day.    (b)    (1)    A law enforcement officer or security guard who is on duty or traveling to or from duty may vote while wearing a uniform.        (2)    A law enforcement officer who is performing an official governmental function may wear a uniform at a polling site.    (c)    A person who violates this section is subject to the civil penalty specified under § 16-1002 of this title.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 10 - General Penalty Provisions|Section 16-1001 - General Penalty Provisions

    (a)    A person convicted of a misdemeanor under this article for which no penalty is specifically provided is subject to a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $250 or imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 6 months or both.    (b)    A person who is convicted of any criminal violation of this article shall be disqualified permanently from serving as an election judge, board member, or employee of a board.    (c)    A candidate who is convicted of any practice prohibited by this article shall be ineligible to be elected or appointed to any public office or employment for a period of 5 years following the date of the conviction.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 10 - General Penalty Provisions|Section 16-1002 - Violations of 16-201(a)(6) or (7) or 16-903 of This Title

    A person who violates § 16-201(a)(6) or (7) or § 16-903 of this title without knowing that the act is illegal shall pay a civil penalty and have the matter adjudicated in accordance with § 13-604 of this article.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-1003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 10 - General Penalty Provisions|Section 16-1003 - Distribution of Fines for Criminal Violations

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a fine imposed for a criminal violation of this article shall be distributed to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article.
MD. Election Law Code Ann. §  16-1004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Election Law|Title 16 - Offenses and Penalties|Subtitle 10 - General Penalty Provisions|Section 16-1004 - Violations of 16-201 of This Title -- Injunctive Relief

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Attorney General may institute an action in a circuit court of the State for injunctive relief in accordance with the Maryland Rules to prohibit a person from committing an imminent violation or continuing to commit a violation of § 16–201 of this title.        (2)    (i)    This paragraph applies if the Attorney General is a candidate in a contest on the ballot in an election.            (ii)    The Attorney General may not seek injunctive relief under paragraph (1) of this subsection if a violation of § 16–201 of this title is committed by:                1.    the Attorney General;                2.    a person acting on behalf of the Attorney General;                3.    a candidate who is opposing the Attorney General in a contest on the ballot; or                4.    a person acting on behalf of a candidate who is opposing the Attorney General in a contest on the ballot.            (iii)    The State Prosecutor may seek injunctive relief in accordance with this section in any circumstance in which the Attorney General is prohibited from seeking injunctive relief under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.    (b)    Injunctive relief may be granted under this section only:        (1)    to prevent a violation of § 16–201 of this title from affecting a pending election; and        (2)    based on a showing by clear and convincing evidence that a violation of § 16–201 of this title is imminent or is being committed.    (c)    The circuit court shall hear and determine the matter as soon as practicable after filing of the application.    (d)    The grant of a remedy by the circuit court under this section does not preclude any other remedy available to a person under State or federal law.    (e)    The circuit court shall:        (1)    have jurisdiction over any proceeding instituted in accordance with this section; and        (2)    exercise its jurisdiction without regard to whether a person asserting a right under this section has exhausted any administrative or other remedy available to that person under law.    (f)    (1)    An appeal of a decision of the circuit court under this section shall be taken directly to the Court of Appeals within 5 days of the date of the decision.        (2)    The Court of Appeals shall give priority to hear and decide an appeal brought under paragraph (1) of this subsection as expeditiously as the circumstances require.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  1-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions; Enforcement|Subtitle 1 - Definitions|Section 1-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Contested case hearing” means an adjudicatory hearing in accordance with the contested case procedures of Subtitle 2 of the Maryland Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    “County” means a county of this State and, unless expressly provided otherwise, Baltimore City.    (d)    “Department” means the Department of the Environment.    (e)    “Health officer” means the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health or the health officer of a county.    (f)    “Includes” or “including” means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation.    (g)    “Informational meeting” means a meeting, open to the public, at which the applicant or the Department presents information concerning a permit application. An informational meeting is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10-202(d) of the State Government Article.    (h)    “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.    (i)    “Physician” means an individual who is authorized under the Maryland Medical Practice Act to practice medicine in this State.    (j)    “Public hearing” means a meeting, open to the public, at which the Department receives oral and written comments concerning a tentative determination. A public hearing is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10-202(d) of the State Government Article.    (k)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Environment.    (l)    “State” means:        (1)    A state, possession, or territory of the United States;        (2)    The District of Columbia; or        (3)    The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.    (m)    “Substantively” means in a manner substantially affecting the rights, duties, or obligations of a member of the public.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  1-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions; Enforcement|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-201 - Verification

    (a)    A requirement in this article that a document be verified means that the document shall be verified by a declaration made under the penalties of perjury that the matters and facts contained in the document are true to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual making the declaration.    (b)    The verification shall be made:        (1)    Before an individual authorized to administer oaths; or        (2)    By a signed statement of verification that:            (i)    Is in the document or attached to and made part of the document; and            (ii)    States that the statement is made under the penalties of perjury.    (c)    If the procedures provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section are used, the statement of verification subjects the individual making the statement to the penalties of perjury to the same extent as if the statement had been verified under oath before an individual authorized to administer oaths.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  1-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions; Enforcement|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-202 - Compliance With Workers' Compensation Act

    Before any license or permit may be issued under this article to an employer to engage in an activity in which the employer may employ a covered employee, as defined in § 9-101 of the Labor and Employment Article, the employer shall file with the issuing authority:         (1)    A certificate of compliance with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act; or        (2)    The number of a workers’ compensation insurance policy or binder.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  1-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions; Enforcement|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-203 - Consideration of Violations; Renewal of Licenses or Permits; Verification of Payment of Taxes and Unemployment Insurance Contributions

    (a)    When deciding whether to issue a license or permit under this article or to impose a condition on the issuance of a license or permit, the Department may consider whether the applicant has violated any provision of this article or any regulation adopted under this article.    (b)    (1)    A license or permit is considered renewed for purposes of this subsection if the license or permit is issued by a unit of State government to a person for the period immediately following a period for which the person previously possessed the same or a substantially similar license.        (2)    Before any license or permit may be renewed under this article, the issuing authority shall verify through the office of the Comptroller that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  1-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions; Enforcement|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-204 - Service of Process

    Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this article, service of show cause orders, complaints, corrective orders, notices, or any other instrument issued by the Department under this article for which service is required may be achieved by any method allowed for service of a summons under the Maryland Rules.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  1-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions; Enforcement|Subtitle 3 - Enforcement|Section 1-302 - Falsifying and Altering Permits, Licenses, and Certificates; Criminal Penalties

    (a)    A person who knowingly falsifies, alters, or causes another to falsify or alter any permit, license, or certificate issued or required pursuant to this article to demonstrate compliance with any environmental regulation, permit condition, or other regulatory requirement under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 for each violation or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.    (b)    A person who knowingly possesses, displays, or submits to the Department or any other person any falsified or altered permit, license, or certificate issued or required pursuant to this article to demonstrate compliance with any environmental regulation, permit condition, or other regulatory requirement under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 for each violation or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.    (c)    Any fine imposed in accordance with this section shall be ordered paid into any applicable special fund authorized to receive fines for violations of any section of this article that requires or authorizes the document that is the subject of this violation.    (d)    (1)    The Attorney General shall take charge of, investigate, prosecute, and defend on behalf of the State every case arising under the provisions of this section, including the recovery of any fines.        (2)    The provisions of this section may not limit or affect the power or authority of State’s Attorneys under § 15–102 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  1-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions; Enforcement|Subtitle 3 - Enforcement|Section 1-303 - Limitation of Actions

    (a)    A criminal prosecution or a suit for a civil penalty by the Department for violation of any provision of this article or any rule, regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under this article, shall be instituted within 3 years after the date the Department knew or reasonably should have known of the violation.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an action for an administrative penalty by the Department for violation of any provision of this article or any rule, regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under this article, shall be instituted within 5 years after the date the Department knew or reasonably should have known of the violation.        (2)    The statute of limitations for an action for an administrative penalty for an ongoing violation shall be tolled until the action that caused the ongoing violation has ceased.    (c)    A suit for a civil penalty by a political subdivision for violation of any provision of this article or any rule, regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under this article, or for a violation under any regulatory program the political subdivision is required to adopt and enforce under the provisions of this article, shall be instituted within 3 years after the date the political subdivision knew or reasonably should have known of the violation.