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Section 15-102 – Interference With Examination Rights of Others

    A person may not:         (1)    willfully deceive another about the right to take an examination under this Division I; or         (2)    willfully interfere with the right of an individual to take an examination under this Division I.

Section 15-103 – Falsifying Examination Grade, Result, or Standing

    A person may not willfully falsify:         (1)    an answer on an examination held under this Division I;         (2)    a grade or mark on an examination held under this Division I;         (3)    a report on the results of an examination held under this Division I; or         (4)    a report on the standing of an individual examined under this Division I.

Section 15-106 – Use of Influence to Secure Appointment

    A person may not use or promise to use the person’s influence or official authority to secure an appointment or an opportunity for an appointment to a position in the skilled service or professional service in exchange or as a reward for personal service or political service.

Section 15-107 – Threats or Coercion

    An employee or public official of this State may not use a threat or coercion to induce or attempt to induce an employee in the skilled service or professional service:         (1)    to resign;         (2)    to take a leave of absence; or         (3)    to waive a right granted by this Division I.

Section 15-201 – Criminal Penalties

    Any person who violates Subtitle 1 of this title or any regulation adopted under it is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $3,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.