(a) A person may not make or use an affidavit required under § 14-208 of this subtitle if the person knows the affidavit is false. (b) A person may not knowingly participate in an eviction or distress in a manner other than in accordance with § 14-212 of this subtitle. (c) A person may not knowingly resume possession of property subject to § 14-213 of this subtitle in a manner other than in accordance with § 14-213(a) of this subtitle. (d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Maryland Legal Code