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 […]
Section 8-104 – Civil Actions — Persons and Governmental Entities
(a) (1) (i) A person may file a civil action on behalf of the person and the governmental entity in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State against a person who has acted or is acting in violation of § 8–102 of this title. (ii) A civil action filed under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be brought […]
Section 8-105 – Effect of Intervention and Prevailing by Governmental Entity
(a) (1) If the governmental entity intervenes and proceeds with an action filed under § 8–104 of this title and the governmental entity prevails, the court shall award the person initiating the action an amount that is: (i) not less than 15% and not more than 25% of the proceeds of the action or settlement of the claim; […]
Section 8-106 – When Action May Not Be Brought
(a) No court in this State shall have jurisdiction over an action filed under § 8–104 of this title against any member of the Legislative Branch or the Judiciary of the State, any member of the Governor’s Executive Council, the Attorney General, the Comptroller, or the State Treasurer if the action is based on evidence or […]
Section 7-415 – Poetry Day
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim October 15 as Poetry Day in recognition of the cultural and human values of poetry and poetic expression. (b) The proclamation shall urge cultural, educational, patriotic, and religious organizations to observe Poetry Day properly.
Section 7-416 – Maryland Emancipation Day
The Governor annually shall proclaim November 1 as Maryland Emancipation Day in recognition of the emancipation of the slaves in the State.
Section 7-401 – Asian Lunar New Year Day
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the day designated as new year on the Asian lunar calendar as Asian Lunar New Year Day. (b) Asian Lunar New Year Day is in recognition of the economic and cultural contributions of the many Marylanders for whom the lunar new year holds special significance.
Section 7-417 – Annapolis Charter Day
The Governor annually shall proclaim December 17 as Annapolis Charter Day.
Section 7-402 – Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
March 30 shall be Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in recognition of the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans.