Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 7–404

(a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a document that is required to be submitted under this title.

(2) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report to influence the action of the Department in connection with this title.

(b) A person who violates this title is subject to civil liability and to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000,000.