Md. Code, Public Safety § 13A–1048

A person subject to this title shall be punished as a court–martial may direct if the person:

(1) knowing it to be false or fraudulent:

(i) makes a claim against the United States or an officer thereof; or

(ii) presents to a person in the civil or military service thereof, for approval or payment, a claim against the United States or an officer thereof; or

(2) for the purpose of obtaining the approval, allowance, or payment of a claim against the United States or an officer thereof, makes or uses a writing or other paper knowing it to contain one or more false or fraudulent statements.