Section 14-109 - Criminal penalty(a) A person who knowingly and willfully violates this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.(b) An officer or a partner of a business entity who knowingly authorizes or participates in a violation of this title by the business entity is subject to the penalty provided in subsection (a) of this section.(c)(1) A person may not willfully make a false, fraudulent, or misleading statement or entry in any filing that is under oath and is required by this title.(2) A person may not make an electronic submission of a statement required under § 14-104 of this title or any other document required by this title on behalf of another person without that person's express consent.(3) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of perjury and on conviction is subject to the penalty provided under the Criminal Law Article.Added by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 642, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2022.