Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 7-4A-07

Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

(a) Each claim against the Fund shall be made in accordance with this section.

(b) Each claim shall:

(1) Be in writing;

(2) Be made under oath;

(3) State the amount of loss claimed;

(4) State the facts on which the claim is based; and

(5) Be accompanied by any documentation or other evidence that supports the claim.