(a) In a matter within the scope of this subtitle, a person may not: (1) knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact by trick, scheme, or device; (2) make a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or (3) make or use a false writing or document knowing the writing or document contains a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry. (b) Except as otherwise provided by law, 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 $1,000 or both.
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