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Maryland Code, Health-General § 10-1002

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person may not:

(1) Knowingly make a false application or certificate in connection with the admission or detention of any individual; or

(2) Detain an individual in a manner contrary to Subtitle 6 or Subtitle 8 of this title.

(b) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

(c) In addition to any other penalties specified in this section, a person who willfully violates any provision of this section is liable for civil damages sustained by the individual who is admitted or detained unlawfully.

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