Section 8-109 – Remedies; Coordination of Investigations; Deposit of Penalty or Damages
(a) Any remedy provided under this title is in addition to any other appropriate legal or equitable relief provided under any other applicable State or federal statute or regulation. (b) (1) The governmental entity shall make all reasonable efforts to coordinate any investigation of an alleged violation under this title with any investigation conducted by the federal government […]
Section 8-110 – Reports
(a) Beginning October 1, 2016, the Office of the Attorney General shall report annually to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the following information for the previous fiscal year: (1) the number of civil actions filed under this title; (2) the number of civil actions under this title in which a […]
Section 8-111 – Short Title
This title may be cited as the Maryland False Claims Act.
Section 7-504 – Caribbean Heritage Month
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of August as Caribbean Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Caribbean Americans have made to the State. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Caribbean Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-505 – Hispanic Heritage Month
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month from September 15 to October 15, both inclusive, as Hispanic Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to the State. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Hispanic Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-506 – German-American Heritage Month
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of October as German–American Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that German Americans have made to the State. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe German–American Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-507 – American Indian Heritage Month
(a) In recognition of the contributions that American Indians have made to the State, the Governor annually shall proclaim November as American Indian Heritage Month. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe American Indian Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-601 – Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the second week in June as Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and environmental organizations, including the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Choose Clean Water Coalition, and the Chesapeake Bay Commercial Fishermen’s Association, to observe Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week properly with appropriate […]
Section 8-102 – General Consideration
(a) This section does not apply to claims, records, or statements related to State or local taxes. (b) A person may not: (1) knowingly present or cause to be presented a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval; (2) knowingly make, use, or cause to be made or used a false record or statement material to a false […]
Section 8-103 – Civil Actions — Governmental Entities
(a) If a governmental entity finds that a person has violated or is violating § 8–102 of this title, the governmental entity may file a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State against the person. (b) In filing a civil action under this section, the governmental entity may seek the penalties provided under […]