§ 28-124. Criminal penalties.

(a) Prohibited conduct.

No person may:

(1) fraudulently obtain, retain, attempt to obtain or retain, or aid another in fraudulently obtaining, retaining, or attempting to obtain or retain certification under this subtitle;

(2) in any matter administered under this subtitle, willfully falsify, conceal, or cover up by a trick, scheme, or device a material fact or make any false writing or document knowing that it contains any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry;

(3) willfully obstruct, impede, or attempt to obstruct or impede an authorized official or employee who is investigating the qualifications of a business enterprise that has requested certification under this subtitle;

(4) fraudulently obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid another in fraudulently obtaining or attempting to obtain public money to which the person is not entitled under this subtitle; or

(5) make a false statement to any person or entity that another person or entity is or is not certified under this subtitle.

(b) Penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to imprisonment for not more than 1 year, to a fine of not more than $1,000, or to both imprisonment and fine.